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

The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Zoo and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Outlet Village and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chester Zoo and Edinburgh is 240 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Chester Zoo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Outlet Village station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chester Zoo to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Edinburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Chester Zoo to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£33–131
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Hood streetbus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 17m
£25–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Outlet Village to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
10h 33m
£37–73
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester Zoo to Edinburghcar 229.4 mi
4h 13m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
6h 27m
£65–186
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 19m
£44–153
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 36m
£65–172
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 58m
£59–142
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 48m
£65–140

Chester Zoo to Edinburgh by foot, bus, and train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Chester Zoo, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Zoo Main Entrance, Outlet Village, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 33m.

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