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

The cheapest way to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £60 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Zoo and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester Zoo to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Zoo Main Entrance and arriving at Spring Gardens via Chester Bus Interchange, Osney Island and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Chester Zoo to Swindon?

The distance between Chester Zoo and Swindon is 197 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon, including transfers.

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

Chester Zoo to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester Zoo to Swindon?

The best way to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Chester Zoo to Swindon bus arrive?

Chester Zoo to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester Zoo to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Zoo to Swindon is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Chester Zoo to Swindon.

Where can I stay near Swindon?

There are 999+ hotels available in Swindon.

Chester Zoo to Swindon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chester Zoo to Swindon by train, bus, or car

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 Chester to Newport (S Wales)Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to SwindonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
5h 12m
£69–117
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent Circus
8h
£26–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station423 / ...
7h 20m
£34–60
Drive 143.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester Zoo to Swindon143.5 mi
2h 55m
£36–51
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
6h 16m
£45–163

Chester Zoo to Swindon by foot, bus, and train

54Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chester Zoo to Swindon via Zoo Main Entrance, Railway Station, Chester, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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