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How to get fromNorthampton to Chester Zooby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Rugby 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 20m
    £40–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    4h 15m
    £17–28

  3. Drive 126.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Chester Zoocar car 126.1 mi
    2h 21m
    £31–45

  4. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4h 14m
    £44–95

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    4h 38m
    £49–104

Northampton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Chester Zoo via Coventry, Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 14m.

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