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How to get fromLeicester to Chester Zooby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    3h 25m
    £30–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    5h 42m
    £19–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    5h 20m
    £38–63

  4. Drive 95 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Chester Zoocar car 95 mi
    2h 6m
    £24–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    4h 6m
    £49–80

Leicester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester Zoo via Derby, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 42m.

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