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How to get fromWelshpool to Chester Zooby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Welshpool to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Zoo Main Entrancebus bus X1 / ...
    2h 22m
    £17–29

  2. Drive 45 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Welshpool to Chester Zoocar car 45 mi
    58 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 47m
    £19–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Chester Zootaxi taxi 45 mi
    58 min
    £110–140

  5. Bus, train via Royal Oak Hotel

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 55m

Welshpool to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Chester Zoo, England?

There is no direct connection from Welshpool to Chester Zoo. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Chester, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Zoo Main Entrance, then walk to Chester Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Chester Zoo via Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 2h 47m.

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