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How to get fromKettering to Chester Zooby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    4h 9m
    £42–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    6h 43m
    £17–28

  3. Drive 127.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kettering to Chester Zoocar car 127.7 mi
    2h 18m
    £32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    5h 8m
    £65–106

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    5h 27m
    £64–106

Kettering to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kettering, England and Chester Zoo, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Chester Zoo via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton Town Centre, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kettering to Chester Zoo via Nottingham, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 8m.

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