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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Portsmouth and Chester Zoo is 259 miles. The road distance is 215.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

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

Portsmouth to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo is to train via London which takes 5h 33m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Portsmouth to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Portsmouth to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Chester Zoo is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2224+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 33m
£91–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
8h 26m
£43–72
Drive 214.4 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Chester Zoocar 214.4 mi
4h 25m
£53–77
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 36m
£84–288
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 7m
£97–158
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 35m
£101–173
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
8h 26m
£104–236
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
8h 14m
£97–213

Portsmouth to Chester Zoo by train, subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 257.6 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chester Zoo via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Chester Zoo via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 26m.

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