Colchester Zoo - Travel Directions

Address:

Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Colchester CO3 0SL, UK

How to get there?

By Car: Get the full directions here.

Colchester Zoo is located just south of Colchester. Take the A1124 exit (Junction 26) off the A12 following the brown elephant signs and using the new Stanway Western Bypass.

From the M25: About 40 minutes from Junction 28 of the M25 to reach the A12.

From Southend: About 1 hour’s journey, 40 miles using A127 and A130 to reach the A12.

From Hertfordshire: About 1 hour’s journey – 50 miles using A414 or A120 to reach the A12.

From Stansted Airport: About 50 minutes journey, 30 miles using A120 to reach the A12.

Colchester Zoo is situated on Maldon Road in Stanway.

The car park will open at 6:45 am and we would advise arriving before 7:30 am to avoid queuing into the carpark. Please expect a short queue if arriving after 7:30 am. There will be plenty of FREE parking available for all runners and spectators next to the event village.

By Rail: The nearest stations are Colchester North and Marks Tey. We advise planning your journey before the race to ensure you arrive at the train station with as much time as possible. Colchester North and Marks Tey train stations are a 4-mile walk from the zoo or a 10-minute taxi.