There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Milton Keynes
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 11m£37–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 1m£33–56Drive 174.1 mi
- Drive from Watford to Chester Zoocar 174.1 mi
3h 5m£43–62Fly, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 35m£76–243Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 12m£66–123Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 5m£58–121
Watford to Chester Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Watford and Chester Zoo is 166 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Watford to Chester Zoo, including transfers.
Watford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester Zoo is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Chester Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Chester Zoo via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Chester Zoo via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Watford to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Watford to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Chester Zoo is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Watford to Chester Zoo.
There are 2231+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.