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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4h 29m
    £88–285

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 423
    7h 28m
    £30–45

  3. Drive 142.8 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Chester Zoocar car 142.8 mi
    3h 1m
    £35–51

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    5h 28m
    £86–208

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    5h 34m
    £84–218

Swindon to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Chester Zoo via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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