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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chessington is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chessington is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff 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 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chessington?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff 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 2h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chessington?

The distance between Cardiff and Chessington is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chessington without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cardiff to Chessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chessington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chessington train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chessington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chessington is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chessington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Chessington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chessington is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Chessington.

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

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Cardiff to Chessington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 465 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff 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 / ...
2h 58m
£46–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Cromwell Road Bus StationSl7
4h 11m
£16–42
Drive 142.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chessington142.5 mi
2h 47m
£36–52
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 40m
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
4h 53m
£16–31

Cardiff to Chessington by train and subway

193Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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 £35–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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