What is the cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bodmin and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodmin to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Dennison Road Car Park and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bodmin and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Bodmin to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Bodmin and Chester Zoo is 326 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bodmin to Chester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £150 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Chester Zoo bus from?

Bodmin to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Chester Zoo train from?

Bodmin to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train, bus or fly from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 11h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Bodmin to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Bodmin to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bodmin to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Bodmin to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bodmin to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodmin to Chester Zoo is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Bodmin to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2210+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 55m
£150–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
11h 50m
£56–129
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Bodmin to Chester Zoocar 277.9 mi
5h 23m
£69–99
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 39m
£83–214
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 9m
£145–276
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
8h 42m
£82–227
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 59m
£137–299
Train to Exeter, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
10h 33m
£131–262

Bodmin to Chester Zoo by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 324.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Bodmin, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a bus from Mount Folly to Chester Zoo via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Chester Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 11h 50m.

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