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

The cheapest way to get from Colne to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colne to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Colne and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Colne and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Colne to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Colne and arriving at Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Colne to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Colne and Chester Zoo is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colne to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Colne to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Colne to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Colne to Chester Zoo train from?

Colne to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.

Train or bus from Colne to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Colne to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Colne to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Colne to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Colne to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Colne to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Colne to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Chester Zoo is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Colne to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 36m
£29–51
Drive 67.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colne to Chester Zoocar 67.5 mi
1h 16m
£17–24
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 5m
£25–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
4h 48m
£25–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
6h 22m
£20–38

Colne to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Colne, Lancashire, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Colne to Chester Zoo via Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Chester Zoo via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 22m.

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