There are 4 ways to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from The Library to Bus Stationbus 3 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
2h 22m£4–7Train
- Take the train from Rayleigh to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
2h 35m£24–44Drive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoocar 28.1 mi
40 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rayleigh to Colchester Zootaxi 28.1 mi
40 min£65–85
Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Colchester Town via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Colchester Zoo is 44 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.
Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Colchester Zoo, England?
You can take a bus from The Library to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo via Shenfield, Colchester Town, Osborne Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Rayleigh to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Colchester Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Library to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
AC Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1702 334 455
- Website
- acradiocabs.com
Cab Call
- Phone
- +44 1702 345678
- Website
- cab-call.net
Southend Taxi Co-operative 333 444
- Phone
- +44 1702 333444
- Website
- 333444.uk
Ace Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 532 532
- Website
- acetaxi.cab
Basildon Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1268 288 473
Laindon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 350 340
- Website
- laindontaxis.co.uk
123cabbie
- Phone
- +44 845 463 0969
Dengie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7496 609 697
- Website
- dengietaxis.co.uk
Gemini Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 786 963
A2b Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1621 773 421
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Rayleigh to Colchester Zoo.
There are 1026+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.