There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
5h 59m£84–119Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo136.6 mi
2h 53m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Lordswood Rd112
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUkn21 / ...
8h 32m£37–52Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 22m£53–141
Carmarthen to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Chester Zoo is 230 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.
Carmarthen to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Chester Zoo is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Carmarthen to Chester Zoo via Shrewsbury, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Chester Zoo via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rose and Crown to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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