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How to get fromGateshead to Chester Zooby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    5h 5m
    £54–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    7h 42m
    £32–55

  3. Drive  165.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Chester Zoocar car 165.7 mi
    3h 13m
    £41–59

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NCL - LPL
    7h 13m
    £84–193

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NCL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 21m
    £72–225

Gateshead to Chester Zoo by train, foot, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Chester Zoo via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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