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Manchester to Chester Zoo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Chester Zoo takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Chester Zoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
3h 31m
£9–16

Manchester to Chester Zoo bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Chester Zoo. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:40 PM which arrives into Chester Zoo at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 57m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 57m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 37m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 45m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire2h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire9h 6m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 1m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 35m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 57m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 57m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 57m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 42m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Chester Zoo? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Chester Zoo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 92.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Chester Zoo via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 31m.

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