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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus X10
    2. Take the train from Wickford to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Groves Close to Angel Courtbus bus 51 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    2h 9m
    £24–39

  2. Line 300 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 52m
    £4–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    2h 22m
    £30–51

  4. Drive  31.7 mi

    1. Drive from Basildon to Colchester Zoocar car 31.7 mi
    46 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Basildon to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    46 min
    £140–170

Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar374Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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), Marks Tey, Railway Station, Sainsburys Store, and Winstree Court in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 52m.

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