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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Chester via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Poole to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Poole and Chester Zoo is 258 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Poole to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Poole to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Poole to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Poole to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Poole to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Poole to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Chester Zoo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chester Zoo is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Poole to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2227+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Poole to Chester Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
7h 13m
£130–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 7m
£41–81
Drive 210.4 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Chester Zoocar 210.4 mi
4h 36m
£52–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 41m
£108–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
9h 32m
£98–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 8m
£114–361
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 49m
£107–327
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
9h 49m
£107–256

Poole to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.4 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Chester Zoo via Bournemouth, Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Chester Zoo via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 7m.

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