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How to get fromRomford to Colchester Zooby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 23m
    £10–24

  2. Line 498 bus, line 351 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Streetbus bus 498
    2. Take the bus from High Street to Retail Marketbus bus 351
    3. Take the bus from Cathedral to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h 6m
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 375 bus

    1. Take the train from Romford to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    2h 33m
    £22–44

  4. Drive 38.5 mi

    1. Drive from Romford to Colchester Zoocar car 38.5 mi
    47 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Romford to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 38.5 mi
    47 min
    £90–120

Romford to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar462Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 46.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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