There are 8 ways to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 47m£89–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 55m£35–61Drive 188.2 mi
- Drive from Winchester to Chester Zoocar 188.2 mi
3h 52m£47–68Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 50m£92–217Train
- Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 12m£89–133Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 55m£87–134Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Winchester to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 58m£93–297Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 57m£103–234
Winchester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Winchester and Chester Zoo is 252 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Winchester to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.
Winchester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.
The best way to get from Winchester to Chester Zoo is to train via London which takes 4h 47m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Winchester, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Winchester to Chester Zoo via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Chester Zoo via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- 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
Winchester to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Winchester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Chester Zoo is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Winchester to Chester Zoo.
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