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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Bampfylde Street, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Chester via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Paignton to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Paignton and Chester Zoo is 271 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Paignton to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

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

Paignton to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Paignton to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Paignton to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Paignton to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Chester Zoo is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Paignton to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2210+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Paignton to Chester Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Paignton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 22m
£125–210
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 48m
£44–108
Drive 241.4 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Chester Zoocar 241.4 mi
4h 32m
£60–86
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 53m
£112–254
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
9h 13m
£120–231
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
9h 15m
£106–217

Paignton to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 269.9 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Chester Zoo via Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 10h 48m.

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