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

The cheapest way to get from Seaham to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seaham to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Seaham and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Seaham to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from New Strangford Road and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Seaham and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Seaham to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Seaham and arriving at Chester via Thornaby and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Seaham to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Seaham and Chester Zoo is 187 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

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

The best way to get from Seaham to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Seaham to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Seaham to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

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

Seaham to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Seaham station.

Train or bus from Seaham to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Seaham to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Seaham to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Seaham to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Seaham to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Seaham to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thornaby station.

Can I drive from Seaham to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Seaham to Chester Zoo is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Seaham to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2218+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Seaham to Thornabytrain
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
6h 16m
£54–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
8h 53m
£31–62
Drive 161 mi
1. Drive from Seaham to Chester Zoocar 161 mi
2h 57m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 19m
£58–99

Seaham to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Seaham, County Durham, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Seaham to Chester Zoo via Thornaby, Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Strangford Road to Chester Zoo via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 53m.

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