There are 5 ways to get from Workington to Chester Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 11m£26–83Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Workington to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
7h 18m£21–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
6h 27m£27–72Drive 140.5 mi
- Drive from Workington to Chester Zoocar 140.5 mi
2h 44m£34–50Bus
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrancebus X1 / ...
9h 24m£32–57
Workington to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Workington to Chester Zoo is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Workington to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Workington to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Workington and Chester Zoo is 172 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from Workington to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £26 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Workington to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Workington to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Workington station.
The best way to get from Workington to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £26 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 24m.
Workington to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Penrith Rail Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Chester Zoo is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Workington to Chester Zoo.
What companies run services between Workington, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Workington to Chester Zoo via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Workington to Chester Zoo via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Workington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Workington to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Whitechapel to Zoo Main Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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