What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea 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 52m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester Zoo is 50 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
2h 51m
£4–7
Train
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 52m
£28–52
Drive 35 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoocar 35 mi
50 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zootaxi 35 mi
50 min
£80–100

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Colchester Zoo via Shenfield, Colchester Town, Osborne Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 52m.

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