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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Bus Station, Newhall St and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Exeter and Chester Zoo is 243 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Exeter to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £340 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chester Zoo is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Exeter to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Exeter to Chester Zoo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CreweRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
4h 58m
£80–233
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 5m
£21–41
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Chester Zoo219.7 mi
4h 9m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h
£89–345
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 59m
£91–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
7h 58m
£26–65
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)EXT - LPL
7h 20m
£106–331

Exeter to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chester Zoo via Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chester Zoo via Bus Station, Newhall St, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 5m.

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How to get fromExeter to Chester Zooby train, bus, car or plane

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

Train via Birmingham

Bus via Bristol

Drive 219.7 mi

Fly to Manchester Airport, train

Train

Bus

Fly to Liverpool