What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo is to line 300 bus and bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Basildon and Colchester Zoo is 74 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Colchester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo without a car is to train via Groves Close which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Colchester Zoo bus from?

Basildon to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Colchester Zoo train from?

Basildon to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

The best way to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo is to train via Groves Close which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Basildon to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basildon to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Basildon to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Colchester Zoo is 32 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Basildon to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 977+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Basildon to Colchester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, and bus

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

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Train via Groves Close
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 29m
£32–52
Line 300 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
3h 31m
£4–6
Drive 31.7 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Colchester Zoocar 31.7 mi
46 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Colchester Zootaxi 31.7 mi
46 min
£140–170
Train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
2h 38m
£30–51

Basildon to Colchester Zoo by train, subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Colchester Zoo via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Groves Close, High Street, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station and Colchester Zoo in around 3h 31m.

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