There are 4 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 9m£37–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Queen Squarebus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 39m£24–45Drive 119 mi
- Drive from Chester Zoo to Penrithcar 119 mi
2h 4m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Queen Squarebus X1 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penrith North Lakestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
4h 18m£33–59
Chester Zoo to Penrith by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Rail Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester Zoo to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Chester Zoo and Penrith is 121 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith, including transfers.
Chester Zoo to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Zoo Main Entrance station.
Chester Zoo to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Chester Zoo, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Penrith North Lakes via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Rail Station via Zoo Main Entrance, Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Queen Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester Zoo to Penrith bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.
Chester Zoo to Penrith train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Penrith is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Chester Zoo to Penrith.
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