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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chessington South is to bus via Kingsway GD which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chessington South is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chessington South?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chessington South. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Chessington World Of Adventures via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Chessington South?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chessington South. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chessington South via Paddington station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Chessington South?

The distance between Cardiff and Chessington South is 163 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chessington South without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Cardiff to Chessington South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chessington South bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Chessington South train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Chessington South?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Chessington South is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Chessington South bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Chessington South train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Chessington South?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chessington South is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Cardiff to Chessington South.

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

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Where can I stay near Chessington South?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chessington SouthLondon Waterloo - Chessington South
3h 6m
£46–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
4h 22m
£16–42
Drive 143.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Chessington South143.2 mi
2h 41m
£36–52
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Dorking DeepdeneReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 37m
£44–123
Bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
5h 2m
£16–31

Cardiff to Chessington South by train and subway

193Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Chessington South via London Paddington, Paddington station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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