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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Zoo to Basildon is to bus and line 300 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester Zoo to Basildon is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Zoo and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester Zoo to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Colchester Zoo and arriving at Bus Station via Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester Zoo to Basildon?

The distance between Colchester Zoo and Basildon is 74 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester Zoo to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Colchester Zoo to Basildon, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Colchester Zoo to Basildon?

The best way to get from Colchester Zoo to Basildon is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Colchester Zoo to Basildon bus arrive?

Colchester Zoo to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Retail Market station.

Can I drive from Colchester Zoo to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester Zoo to Basildon is 34 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Colchester Zoo to Basildon.

Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

Colchester Zoo to Basildon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 300 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 59m
£34–68
Bus, line 300 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colchester Zoo to Retail Marketbus 375
2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Bus Stationbus 300
2h 23m
£5–6
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester Zoo to Basildoncar 33.5 mi
39 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester Zoo to Basildontaxi 33.5 mi
39 min
£70–85

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

478Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Colchester Zoo to Basildon via Colchester Zoo, Head Street, Bruff Close, Colchester, Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colchester Zoo to Bus Station via Colchester Zoo, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 2h 23m.

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