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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Bournemouth and Chester Zoo is 252 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

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

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Chester Zoo is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2230+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 59m
£106–157
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
8h 12m
£46–77
Drive 208 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Chester Zoocar 208 mi
4h 30m
£52–75
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 39m
£89–274
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 41m
£83–144
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 15m
£107–253
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
9h 31m
£103–243

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Distance: 250.6 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo via Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Chester Zoo via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 12m.

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