There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain
5h 26m£60–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
8h 13m£34–90Drive 149.6 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Chester Zoocar 149.6 mi
2h 50m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 55m£64–119
Hartlepool to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Outlet Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Chester via York and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Chester Zoo is 175 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 26m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo is to train via York which takes 5h 26m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo via York, Manchester Victoria, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Chester Zoo via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Outlet Village, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 13m.
Train from Hartlepool to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from York to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Hartlepool to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Chester Zoo is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Hartlepool to Chester Zoo.
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