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How to get fromPaignton to Chester Zooby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    6h 20m
    £130–220

  2. Drive 241.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paignton to Chester Zoocar car 241.4 mi
    4h 32m
    £59–85

  3. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 50m
    £112–215

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train
    9h 10m
    £125–227

  5. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    9h 57m
    £101–218

Paignton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Chester Zoo via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 20m.

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