There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
4h 26m£55–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 47m£27–47Drive 114.1 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Chester Zoocar 114.1 mi
2h 34m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 17m£42–75
Lincoln to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Lincoln and Chester Zoo is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Lincoln to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Chester Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Chester Zoo, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Lincoln Central to Crewe every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Chester Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Meadowhall to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Chester Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Chester Zoo is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lincoln to Chester Zoo.
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