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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Gateshead and Chester Zoo is 237 miles. The road distance is 166.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Gateshead to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Bus or fly from Gateshead to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo is to bus via Leeds which takes 7h 19m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Gateshead to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Gateshead to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Chester Zoo is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Gateshead to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2174+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Gateshead to Chester Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
4h 51m
£67–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
7h 54m
£21–36
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170 / ...
7h 19m
£31–72
Drive 165.7 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Chester Zoocar 165.7 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 54m
£69–181
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
6h 59m
£61–164

Newcastle (NCL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

62Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo.

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Distance: 235.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Chester Zoo via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Gateshead to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

Train, bus

Bus

Bus via Leeds

Drive 165.7 mi

Fly to Manchester Airport, train

Fly to Liverpool