There are 4 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 37m£57–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
5h 32m£24–43Drive 144.8 mi
- Drive from Chester Zoo to Oxfordcar 144.8 mi
2h 52m£37–53Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 31m£60–98
Chester Zoo to Oxford by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Oxford station. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Gloucester Green Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester Zoo to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Oxford via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Chester Zoo and Oxford is 149 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford, including transfers.
Chester Zoo to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester Zoo to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Oxford is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Chester Zoo, England and Oxford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Oxford via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, and Stafford in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester Zoo to Oxford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Chester Zoo to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Oxford is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chester Zoo to Oxford.
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