There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 15m£83–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 5m£35–58Drive 231.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Chester Zoocar 231.6 mi
3h 57m£58–84Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 14m£99–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 29m£69–112Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 39m£109–247Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 57m£56–142
Scotland to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Scotland and Chester Zoo is 241 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Scotland to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Chester Zoo, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Scotland to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Chester Zoo is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Scotland to Chester Zoo.
There are 2228+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.