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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chester Zoo is 240 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

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

Edinburgh to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Edinburgh to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo?

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Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

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Edinburgh to Chester Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 27m
£81–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
8h 43m
£48–83
Drive 229.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chester Zoocar 229.3 mi
4h 13m
£57–82
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 40m
£80–198
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 57m
£55–125
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester
7h 7m
£108–205
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 18m
£78–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 26m
£64–160

Edinburgh to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Chester Zoo via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 43m.

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