What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Lordswood Road, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Chester Zoo?

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.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Port Talbot and Chester Zoo is 185 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

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 £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus from?

Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train from?

Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 38m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Port Talbot to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Chester Zoo?

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.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2232+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 38m
£75–126
Drive 147.3 mi
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1. Drive from Port Talbot to Chester Zoocar 147.3 mi
3h 15m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Lordswood Roadbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 16m
£38–81
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 16m
£75–131

Port Talbot to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 Stand 9 to Chester Zoo via Lordswood Road, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 16m.

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