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How to get fromBakewell to Chester Zooby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakewell to Chester Zoo by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market PlacebusTp
    2. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main EntrancebusX1 / ...
    3h 59m
    £20–59

  2. Drive 60.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakewell to Chester Zoocar60.7 mi
    1h 26m
    £16–22

  3. Bus, line 58 bus, line 38 bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market PlacebusTp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus58
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus38
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main EntrancebusX1 / ...
    4h 43m

  4. Bus, train via Derby

    1. Take the bus from Matlock Street to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus6.1
    2. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
    3. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to ShopsbusX1
    4h 51m
    £26–52

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus199
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to ChestertrainManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
    5h 27m
    £19–34

Bakewell to Chester Zoo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bakewell to Chester Zoo. However, you can take the bus to Market Place, walk to Buxton, take the train to Stockport, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Zoo Main Entrance, then walk to Chester Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buxton Road to Chester Zoo via Market Place, Bus Station, Railway Station, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 43m.

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