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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chester Zoo is to bus via Coventry which costs £15 - £24 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Chester via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Leicester to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Leicester and Chester Zoo is 105 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Chester Zoo without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Leicester to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Leicester to Chester Zoo is to bus which takes 5h and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Leicester to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Leicester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Chester Zoo is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Leicester to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1113+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Leicester to Chester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
3h 12m
£28–80
Bus via Coventry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
6h 32m
£15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
5h
£25–59
Drive 95 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Chester Zoocar 95 mi
2h 6m
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 47m
£50–78

Leicester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 104.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Chester Zoo via Derby, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 47m.

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