There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Milton Keynes
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h£37–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 51m£33–55Drive 174.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Chester Zoocar 174.1 mi
3h 5m£44–63Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 22m£76–274Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h£66–129Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 53m£58–121Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 20m£112–481Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
7h 6m£65–200
Watford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h and costs £35 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Watford and Chester Zoo is 166 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Watford to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Watford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £490 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Chester Zoo via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Chester Zoo via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £400–600
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Watford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Chester Zoo is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Watford to Chester Zoo.
There are 2217+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.