There are 5 ways to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caersws to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 16m£72–98Bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Red Lion Hotel to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1bus X75 / ...
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 47m£9–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Groe to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 25m£21–32Drive 71.8 mi
- Drive from Llanidloes to Chester Zoocar 71.8 mi
1h 30m£18–26Bus, train via Welshpool
- Take the bus from The Groe to Welshpool Tescobus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 52m£26–41
Llanidloes to Chester Zoo by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo is to bus and line 2 bus and line 1 bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Red Lion Hotel and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7 and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Caersws and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Llanidloes and Chester Zoo is 94 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Llanidloes to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from Red Lion Hotel station.
Llanidloes to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caersws station.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus and line 1 bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Llanidloes, Wales and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a vehicle from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo via Caersws, Shrewsbury, Chester, Railway Station, and Shops in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion Hotel to Chester Zoo via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Caersws to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from The Groe to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from The Groe to Welshpool Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Red Lion Hotel to Newtown Bus Station Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Llanidloes to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 1.
Llanidloes to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Chester Zoo is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Llanidloes to Chester Zoo.
There are 1119+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.




