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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Chester Zoo?

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

How far is it from Southampton to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Southampton and Chester Zoo is 265 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £90 - £170.

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

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

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

Southampton to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

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

Southampton to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester Zoo is to train via London which takes 5h 5m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Southampton to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Southampton to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Chester Zoo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Chester Zoo is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Southampton to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 5m
£93–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 40m
£36–58
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Chester Zoocar 197.6 mi
4h 15m
£50–71
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 50m
£91–214
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 29m
£95–142
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
6h 40m
£91–157
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 58m
£102–231
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station 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 26m
£85–289

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

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chester Zoo via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Chester Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 40m.

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