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

The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Zoo and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester Zoo and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth?

The distance between Chester Zoo and Bournemouth is 293 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

Chester Zoo to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

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

Train or bus from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Chester Zoo to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Bournemouth train arrive?

Chester Zoo to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Bournemouth is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2636+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Chester Zoo to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 50m
£104–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 50m
£51–138
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester Zoo to Bournemouthcar 208.6 mi
4h 25m
£52–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 12m
£101–237
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 47m
£107–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 25m
£83–149
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 20m
£107–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 59m
£90–316

Chester Zoo to Bournemouth by foot, bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 291.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Bournemouth Station via Zoo Main Entrance, Chester Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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