The average bus between Reading and Chessington takes 2h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Chessington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Reading and Chessington. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Chessington at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 30m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 37m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chessington station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Reading to Chessington bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Chessington bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Chessington is 47.4 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 2h 18m.