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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £13 - £26 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Chester Zoo?

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, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Chester Zoo?

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.

How far is it from Burnley to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Burnley and Chester Zoo is 72 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via Preston which takes 2h 47m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Burnley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

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

Burnley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Burnley to Chester Zoo is to train via Preston which takes 2h 47m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Burnley to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Burnley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Burnley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Chester Zoo is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Burnley to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Burnley to Chester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 152 bus

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 47m
£27–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 24m
£13–26
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Chester Zoocar 59.1 mi
1h 15m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
3h 10m
£28–49
Line 152 bus, bus, line 310 bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 310
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 25m

Burnley to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 71.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 24m.

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