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Cardiff to Chessington trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Chessington takes 3h 11m 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.

3h 11m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 5m
£68–119

Cardiff to Chessington train times

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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Chessington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chessington, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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