What is the cheapest way to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £14 - £28 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract Tanshelf Station and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract Tanshelf Station and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Chester via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Pontefract Tanshelf Station and Chester Zoo is 92 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo bus from?

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo train from?

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
4h 5m
£34–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930 / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
7h 37m
£15–28
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
6h 7m
£26–61
Drive 86.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoocar 86.4 mi
1h 33m
£21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
4h 25m
£44–81

Pontefract Tanshelf Station to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Pontefract Tanshelf Station, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Chester Zoo via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontefract Tanshelf to Chester Zoo via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 7m.

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