The average train between Cardiff and Chessington takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Chessington. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Chessington at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Chessington station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cardiff to Chessington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Chessington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Chessington train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Chessington is 199.8 km. The road distance is 255 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m.