What is the cheapest way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Luton and Colchester Zoo is 89 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

How do I travel from Luton to Colchester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colchester Zoo bus from?

Luton to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colchester Zoo train from?

Luton to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

The best way to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Luton to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Luton to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Luton to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Luton to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Colchester Zoo is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Luton to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 978+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

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There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 50m
£48–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
5h 19m
£12–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
3h 52m
£38–48
Drive 65.2 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Colchester Zoocar 65.2 mi
1h 30m
£17–24
Train via London
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 4m
£46–68

Luton to Colchester Zoo by train, subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 88.2 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Colchester Zoo via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Groves Close, High Street, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Colchester Zoo via Coach Station, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 5h 19m.

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