There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 7m£83–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
4h 34m£18–29Drive 95.8 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoocar 95.8 mi
1h 44m£24–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Whipsnade Zoo. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Whipsnade Zoo via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Luton via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Nottingham and Whipsnade Zoo is 105 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo, including transfers.
Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Whipsnade Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo via Kettering and Luton in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Nottingham to Whipsnade Zoo.
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