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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matlock to DerbytrainMatlock - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to CrewetrainNewark Castle - Crewe / ...
    3h 48m
    £24–46

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market PlacebusTp
    2. Take the train from Buxton to Stockporttrain
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain
    5h 4m
    £16–45

  3. Bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market PlacebusTp
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus38
    5h 7m

  4. Drive 66.7 mi

    1. Drive from Matlock to Chester Zoocar66.7 mi
    1h 38m
    £17–24

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market PlacebusTp
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
    5h 51m
    £19–34

Matlock to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Chester Zoo via Derby, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Chester Zoo via Market Place, Bus Station, Railway Station, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 5h 7m.

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