There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 27m£55–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 43m£39–65Drive 157.1 mi
- Drive from Porthcawl to Chester Zoocar 157.1 mi
3h 26m£39–57
Porthcawl to Chester Zoo by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Porthcawl and Chester Zoo is 188 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Porthcawl to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.
Porthcawl to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Chester Zoo is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Porthcawl to Chester Zoo.
There are 2214+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.
What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Chester Zoo via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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