There are 4 ways to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 38m£63–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h£32–55Drive 147.3 mi
- Drive from Port Talbot to Chester Zoocar 147.3 mi
3h 15m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 16m£63–107
Port Talbot to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Port Talbot and Chester Zoo is 185 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.
Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chester Zoo via Shrewsbury, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Chester Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo.
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