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There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    5h 59m
    £108–335

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    8h 42m
    £37–58

  3. Drive 208.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Chester Zoocar car 208.5 mi
    4h 29m
    £52–74

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 9m
    £101–213

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    8h 36m
    £96–162

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 29m
    £93–251

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    7h 16m
    £103–310

Bournemouth to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chester Zoo via Stafford, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Chester Zoo via London Heathrow Airport, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 42m.

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