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

The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Zoo and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Minffordd via Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chester Zoo and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct train from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion?

The distance between Chester Zoo and Portmeirion is 95 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion without a car is to train and bus via The Australia which takes 3h 59m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion, including transfers.

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

Chester Zoo to Portmeirion bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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

Chester Zoo to Portmeirion train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion?

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Portmeirion bus arrive?

Chester Zoo to Portmeirion bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Portmeirion train arrive?

Chester Zoo to Portmeirion train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Llandudno Junction station.

Can I drive from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Portmeirion is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Chester Zoo to Portmeirion.

Where can I stay near Portmeirion?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Portmeirion.

Chester Zoo to Portmeirion - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via The Australia
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
3h 59m
£27–46
Drive 66.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester Zoo to Portmeirioncar 66.3 mi
1h 35m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Llandudno Junctiontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
4h 47m
£27–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Minfforddbus T2
4h 33m
£27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Minfforddbus T2
6h 15m

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Distance: 94.5 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Chester Zoo, England and Portmeirion, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Minffordd via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Minffordd via Zoo Main Entrance, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 6h 15m.

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