What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Basingstoke and Chester Zoo is 233 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Chester Zoo bus from?

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Chester Zoo train from?

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo is to train via London which takes 4h 53m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Chester Zoo is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 53m
£82–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 14m
£37–63
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Chester Zoocar 187.6 mi
3h 34m
£47–68
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus
6h 2m
£86–262
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 7m
£80–119
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 50m
£79–121
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 24m
£110–249
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus
8h
£122–500

Basingstoke to Chester Zoo by train, subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Chester Zoo via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Chester Zoo via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 14m.

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