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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle 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 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Carlisle and Chester Zoo is 139 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

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

Carlisle to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Carlisle to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Carlisle to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Carlisle to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Chester Zoo is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Carlisle to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2230+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Carlisle to Chester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 2m
£47–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
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 / ...
6h 25m
£27–47
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Chester Zoocar 137.6 mi
2h 25m
£34–50
Steam train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain The Dalesman West
5h 9m

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 34m. West Coast Railways also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 25m.

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