What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from South Shields to Chester Zoo?

The distance between South Shields and Chester Zoo is 248 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Chester Zoo bus from?

South Shields to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where does the South Shields to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

South Shields to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Chester Zoo is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from South Shields to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2235+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

South Shields to Chester Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train, bus
best
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 3m
£56–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
8h 49m
£24–37
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
8h 33m
£28–46
Drive 169 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Chester Zoocar 169 mi
3h 17m
£42–61
Subway, fly to Liverpool, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus
6h 42m
£82–168
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 34m
£76–230

South Shields to Chester Zoo by bus and foot

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a bus from Interchange to Chester Zoo via Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 33m.

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