What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Central Station and Chessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Central Station and Chessington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chessington North via Paddington station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

The distance between Cardiff Central Station and Chessington is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Chessington bus from?

Cardiff Central Station to Chessington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Central Station to Chessington train from?

Cardiff Central Station to Chessington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

The best way to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Chessington bus arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Chessington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff Central Station and Chessington?

Chessington is 1h behind Cardiff Central Station. It is currently 1:15 PM in Cardiff Central Station and 12:15 PM in Chessington.

Where does the Cardiff Central Station to Chessington train arrive?

Cardiff Central Station to Chessington train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Central Station to Chessington is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington?

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Cardiff Central Station to Chessington - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 4m
£52–118
Bus via Kingsway GD
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
5h 12m
£16–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
4h 35m
£17–44
Drive 142.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Chessington142.7 mi
2h 48m
£36–51
Train, line 465 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdene
3. Take the bus from Dorking station to Mansfield Road / Hook465
3h 58m

Cardiff Central Station to Chessington by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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