The average bus between Chester Zoo and Manchester takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chester Zoo to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Chester Zoo and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester Zoo is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zoo Main Entrance and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester Zoo to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chester Zoo station and arriving at Manchester station via Hood street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Chester Zoo to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Zoo Main Entrance station.
Chester Zoo to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Chester Zoo and Manchester is 51.4 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Manchester Central Coach Station via Zoo Main Entrance, Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 3h 35m.