The average bus between Preston and Chester Zoo takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Preston 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.
Buses run hourly between Preston and Chester Zoo. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 1:56 PM which arrives into Chester Zoo at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport Interchange and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Chester Zoo station via Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Preston to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.
Preston to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Zoo Main Entrance station.
The distance between Preston and Chester Zoo is 60.7 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Chester Zoo via Southport Interchange, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 4m.