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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Chester via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Ilkley and Chester Zoo is 109 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Ilkley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.

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

Ilkley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Ilkley to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Ilkley to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Ilkley to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Chester Zoo is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Ilkley to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Ilkley to Chester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilkley to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
4h 32m
£36–68
Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkley to Chester Zoocar 84.2 mi
1h 43m
£21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Headrow Nbus X84
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 23m
£25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
6h 35m
£21–34

Ilkley to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Chester Zoo via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 35m.

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