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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Chester Zooby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    2h 26m
    £17–27

  2. Drive  37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Chester Zoocar car 37.1 mi
    43 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    3h 21m
    £13–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Chester Zootaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    43 min
    £95–120

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus bus 170
    4h 4m
    £12–20

Greater Manchester to Chester Zoo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Chester Zoo, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Village twice a week. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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