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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Chester via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Rotherham and Chester Zoo is 93 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Chester Zoo without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Rotherham to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Rotherham to Chester Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Rotherham to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Rotherham to Chester Zoo train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Chester Zoo is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Rotherham to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Rotherham to Chester Zoo - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
3h 16m
£31–68
Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Chester Zoocar 78.2 mi
1h 30m
£19–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street/Market Street to Sheffield Interchange/C4bus 73 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 4m
£31–68
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 24m
£33–69

Rotherham to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Chester Zoo via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 24m.

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