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How to get fromBolton to Chester Zooby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    2h 33m
    £22–40

  2. Drive 37.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Chester Zoocar car 37.8 mi
    57 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 607 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    4h 16m
    £11–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Chester Zootaxi taxi 37.8 mi
    57 min
    £95–120

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Shopsbus bus X1
    3h 19m
    £22–37

  6. Line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Mbus bus 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    4h 57m

Bolton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Chester Zoo via Leigh Bus Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 57m.

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