What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Oxford and Chester Zoo is 149 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Chester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Chester Zoo bus from?

Oxford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Chester Zoo train from?

Oxford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Oxford to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Oxford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Oxford to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Oxford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Chester Zoo is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Oxford to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Oxford to Chester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 5m
£61–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
4h 50m
£25–39
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Chester Zoocar 144.8 mi
2h 52m
£36–52
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 48m
£60–94

Oxford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Chester Zoo via Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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