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

From Romford to Colchester Zoo by bus and train

To get from Romford to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Romford station to Colchester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X20 bus and finally take the 75 bus from Crouch Street, Colchester City Centre station to Colchester Zoo, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - X20X20
Bus - 7575
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crouch Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Db
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crouch Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Da
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Stanway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Romford to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, 371 and 75

To get from Romford to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Romford station to Marks Tey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 371 bus and finally take the 75 bus from Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station to Colchester Zoo, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
Bus - 7575
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marks Tey
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Af
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Stanway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Romford to Colchester Zoo

The distance between Romford, Colchester and Colchester Zoo, Colchester is approximately 72.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford 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 Romford

Romford is located at Romford, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Western Road (PP).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Hornchurch
  • Elm Park

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Emerson Park
  • Romford

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Western Road (PP)
  • Western Road (Q)
  • Western Road (P)

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 Garage, Birch.

Bus stations close to Colchester Zoo:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Romford to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, 371 and 75

To get from Romford to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Romford station to Marks Tey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 371 bus and finally take the 75 bus from Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station to Colchester Zoo, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
Bus - 7575
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marks Tey
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Af
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Stanway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line X20, Bus line 75.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 371, Bus line 75.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Colchester Zoo?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Romford station near Romford in London to Ipswich station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Ipswich station near Colchester Zoo in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Romford in London and Colchester Zoo in Colchester by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Romford station near Romford in London.

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

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