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How to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus and train?

From Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus and train

To get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Pitsea station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 371 bus from Railway Station, Marks Tey station to Tollgate Centre, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - C2C
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Pitsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basildon
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marks Tey
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tollgate Centre, Stanway
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    3.34 km • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via C2C, GREATER ANGLIA and S2

To get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Pitsea station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the S2 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Juniper Road, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - C2C
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Pitsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basildon
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Stanway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Juniper Road, Stanway
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    2.73 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Basildon to Colchester Zoo

The distance between Basildon, Colchester and Colchester Zoo, Colchester is approximately 112.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Basildon

Basildon is located at Basildon, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Pitsea.

Bus stations close to Basildon:

  • Pitsea
  • Tesco Store, Pitsea
  • Broadway, Pitsea

Public transport stations close to Colchester Zoo, Colchester

Colchester Zoo is located at Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Colchester Zoo, Stanway.

Bus stations close to Colchester Zoo:

  • Colchester Zoo, Stanway
  • Garage, Birch
  • The Angel, Heckfordbridge

Alternative route from Basildon to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via C2C, GREATER ANGLIA and S2

To get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the C2C train from Pitsea station to Stratford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the S2 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Juniper Road, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - C2C
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Pitsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Basildon
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Stanway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Juniper Road, Stanway
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    2.73 km • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 371.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line S2.

  • Is there a direct train between Basildon and Colchester Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Basildon to Colchester Zoo?

    The C2C train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Basildon in London to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Stratford station near Colchester Zoo in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Basildon to Colchester Zoo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Basildon in London and Colchester Zoo in Colchester by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Basildon to get to Colchester Zoo?

    Get on the C2C train from the London Liverpool Street station near Basildon in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Basildon and Colchester Zoo?

    Get off the train at the Stratford stop, which is closest to Colchester Zoo in Colchester.