The quickest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Colchester Zoo is to taxi which costs £15 – £18 and takes 8 min.
What train station is near Colchester Zoo?
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You can easily get to Colchester Zoo by taking the train to Colchester Town station – there are direct train services operated by Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street taking less than an hour, and from Lowestoft, Norwich and Ipswich.
Does Colchester Zoo have a train?
Check the Lost Madagascar Express Train Station (near tigers) for today’s train times or ask at Guest Services at the main entrance as you enter the zoo! Please speak to the train driver as you arrive at the station for help with accessibility.
Does Colchester Zoo have parking?
Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway. Car parking is free and disabled car parking spaces are available close to the zoo entrance.
How much is a taxi from Braintree to Colchester?
The quickest way to get from Braintree to Colchester is to taxi which costs £35 – £50 and takes 24 min.
How far is Colchester train station from the town?
Colchester has three stations; Colchester (also known as Colchester North) is the mainline station around a 20 minute walk from the City Centre, Colchester Town is a branch line located in the City Centre, and Hythe serves the East of the city, the old port area, and is closest to the University.
Are there two stations in Colchester?
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Colchester North station sits on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street and is not to be confused with the local, more-central Colchester Town. The north ticket hall has a modern-looking glass front, and the original station building awaits visitors on the south side.
How long are the time slots at Colchester Zoo?
You MUST pre-book your Zoo Admission Tickets prior to booking Jungle Tumble or have a valid Zoo Pass. Each slot available is 45 minutes long, with the first slot starting at 10.30am.
What animal died at Colchester Zoo?
Paris, a Patagonian sea lion, was about 21 years old and had been at Colchester Zoo, in Essex, for 19 years. Her keepers said she died during an examination under anaesthetic for an ear infection “despite all best efforts taken to help her”.
Has an animal ever escaped from Colchester Zoo?
Back in 2013 five of the six timber wolves at Colchester Zoo escaped and three were subsequently shot dead. In 2014, a lemur escaped Colchester Zoo and was cornered in a garden by police before being recaptured by keepers.
What should I wear to Colchester Zoo?
Clothing. You MUST NOT wear dresses, skirts or shorts. You MUST wear long trousers which you do not mind getting dirty.
Is Colchester Zoo better than London Zoo?
In my opinion Colchester zoo is better, the animals have more room than at London zoo. It is a way out of the town but you can get a bus that stops right outside it. Eating there can be really pricey so I’d take a packed lunch and avoid being ripped off.
Are there snakes at Colchester Zoo?
We have one male and one female Burmese pythons housed in the Wilds of Asia exhibit. The Burmese python are capable of reaching 23 feet or more in length and can weigh up to 200 pounds!
How do you call a taxi in Colchester?
Long distance bookings such as airports, made in advance, can also be paid for by Credit/Debit card. If you are looking for a Colchester taxi service that you can depend on call 01206 544444.
What is the main train station in Colchester?
Colchester North
Colchester railway station (also known as Colchester North) is on the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) in the East of England, and is the primary station serving the city of Colchester, Essex. Its three-letter station code is COL.
Do Colchester taxis take card?
Our Colchester taxi booker accepts all major credit cards, you can pay for your ride with Visa and Mastercard.
Is there a taxi rank at Colchester station?
Colchester Town
There are no taxi services located on this station but can be obtained by calling: A1 Taxis 01206 544744.
Do buses in Colchester take cash?
Tickets. Two ways to buy your tickets. Via the Arriva App. On the bus via cash or contactless.
How far is Colchester Castle from train station?
By Train: There are two train stations in Colchester. They are a 20 minute walk away from the main Colchester North Station. Colchester Town Station located in the Town Centre is slightly closer, and they are under a 10 minute walk along Queens Street where you will see the Castle across the road at the top.
Is Colchester a deprived area?
Colchester is ranked 5th in Essex on average score for IMD. Colchester has one LSOA in the top 10% of most deprived in the country found in the ward of Greenstead.
Is Colchester on Oyster card?
You may buy an Oyster card at Heathrow for the journey from the airport to Liverpool Street station and for travel within London on your return from Colchester. The £5 deposit for the card is refundable when you hand in the card at a Tube ticket office at the end of your stay.