There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 47m£25–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
5h 14m£14–22Drive 59.1 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Chester Zoocar 59.1 mi
1h 15m£15–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Todmorden Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Todmorden to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
3h 27m£24–46Line 152 bus, bus, line 310 bus
- Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus 152
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 25m
Burnley to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Manchester Central Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Burnley and Chester Zoo is 72 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Burnley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Burnley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Chester Zoo via Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Todmorden to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Todmorden Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Chester Zoo is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Burnley to Chester Zoo.
There are 1121+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.



