What is the cheapest way to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Southend Central Station and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Travel Centre and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Southend Central Station and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Colchester Town via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Southend Central Station and Colchester Zoo is 59 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo bus from?

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Travel Centre station.

Where do I catch the Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo train from?

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

The best way to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo is 36 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
2h 59m
£28–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
2h 59m
£5–7
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoocar 35.3 mi
51 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zootaxi 35.3 mi
51 min
£80–100

Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo by foot, train, and bus

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Distance: 58.9 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Southend Central Station, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

You can take a vehicle from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo via Southend Victoria, Shenfield, Colchester Town, Osborne Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southend Central Station to Colchester Zoo via Travel Centre, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 59m.

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