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

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There are 5 ways to get from Buxton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain train Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2h 58m
    £24–50

  2. Drive 49.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buxton to Chester Zoocar car 49.1 mi
    1h 12m
    £12–18

  3. Line 58 bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus 58
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 38
    4h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buxton to Chester Zootaxi taxi 49.1 mi
    1h 12m
    £120–150

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    4h 43m
    £28–44

Buxton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Chester Zoo via Stockport, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Zoo via Bus Station, Railway Station, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 3m.

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