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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 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEAVER LINE train and finally take the 92 bus from Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station to Colchester Zoo, Stanway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - 9292
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Colchester Town
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester Town
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Aa
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Tollesbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Romford to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via ELIZABETH, WEAVER LINE and 75

To get from Romford to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEAVER LINE train 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 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - 7575
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Colchester Town
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester Town
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Af
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    1.06 km • 14 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 73.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 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 (Qq).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Romford
  • Gidea Park
  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Western Road (Qq)
  • Western Road (PP)
  • Western Road (Q)

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 Romford to Colchester Zoo by bus and train via ELIZABETH, WEAVER LINE and 75

To get from Romford to Colchester Zoo in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEAVER LINE train 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 1 min.

121min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - 7575
Walk to Colchester Zoo
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Colchester Town
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester Town
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Af
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Maldon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester Zoo, Stanway
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester Zoo
    Walk to
    Colchester Zoo
    Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL, UK
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line 92.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line 75.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Colchester Zoo?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Romford station near Romford in London to Shenfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Shenfield 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 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the ELIZABETH 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 Shenfield stop, which is closest to Colchester Zoo in Colchester.