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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Chester via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Ipswich and Chester Zoo is 255 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Ipswich to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

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

Ipswich to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Ipswich to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Ipswich to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Ipswich to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Chester Zoo is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Ipswich to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2230+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Ipswich to Chester Zoo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ipswich to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 1m
£97–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 45m
£44–76
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Chester Zoocar 223.3 mi
3h 51m
£56–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 36m
£122–333
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
7h 2m
£96–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
8h 33m
£116–171
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 42m
£76–180
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 17m
£133–470
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 18m
£85–202

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Distance: 253.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Chester Zoo via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Chester Zoo via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 45m.

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