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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Bus Station, Wellington Street and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Scotland to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Scotland and Chester Zoo is 241 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Scotland to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Scotland to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Scotland to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Chester Zoo is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Scotland to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2128+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Scotland 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
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£86–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
8h 3m
£18–48
Drive 231.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Chester Zoocar 231.6 mi
3h 57m
£57–83
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 12m
£88–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
5h 27m
£20–125
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 22m
£100–267
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 1 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus
5h 33m
£52–172

Scotland to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

147Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £80–200 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chester Zoo via Bus Station, Wellington Street, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 8h 3m.

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

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

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Drive 231.6 mi

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train

Train, bus

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 1 bus