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How to get fromMaidstone to Colchester Zooby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain train
    2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Groves Close to Angel Courtbus bus 51 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    3h 10m
    £44–90

  2. Drive  67.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Colchester Zoocar car 67.6 mi
    1h 17m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    5h 27m
    £25–54

  4. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h 54m
    £38–79

  5. Train, bus via Bus Station #2

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    5h 41m
    £39–86

Maidstone to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 90.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Colchester Zoo. However, you can take the train to Strood, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, walk to Groves Close, take the bus to Angel Court, walk to Crouch Street, take the bus to Colchester Zoo, then walk to Colchester Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Colchester Zoo via Chatham station, Chatham, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 5h 27m.

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