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

The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Sellafield is to bus and train which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Sellafield is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Chester Zoo to Sellafield?

The distance between Chester Zoo and Sellafield is 139 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Sellafield without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chester Zoo to Sellafield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chester Zoo to Sellafield?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Sellafield is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Chester Zoo to Sellafield.

Where can I stay near Sellafield?

There are 457+ hotels available in Sellafield.

Chester Zoo to Sellafield - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Sellafield by train, car, or bus

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 LancasterLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to SellafieldLancaster - Carlisle / ...
5h 21m
£38–50
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Hood streetX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Sellafield
6h 39m
£22–44
Drive 130.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester Zoo to Sellafield130.8 mi
2h 32m
£33–48
Bus, train via Preston
1. Take the bus from Zoo Main Entrance to Hood streetX1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Barrow-in-Furness
4. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Sellafield
7h 6m
£24–59

Chester Zoo to Sellafield by foot, bus, and train

51Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.5 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Sellafield via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, and Lancaster in around 5h 21m.

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