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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chessington is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chessington is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Chessington?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chessington North via Paddington station and Wimbledon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Chessington?

The distance between Reading and Chessington is 50 miles. The road distance is 34.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chessington without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 37m and costs £22 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Reading to Chessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chessington bus from?

Reading to Chessington bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chessington train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Chessington?

The best way to get from Reading to Chessington is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Chessington bus arrive?

Reading to Chessington bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Chessington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Chessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chessington is 35 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Reading to Chessington.

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

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Where can I stay near Chessington?

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Chessington by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Wimbledon stationsubway
3. Take the train from Wimbledon to Chessington Northtrain
1h 37m
£22–63
Drive 34.5 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Chessingtoncar 34.5 mi
57 min
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus Sl7
2h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Chessingtontaxi 34.5 mi
57 min
£180–230
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Surbitontrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 42m
£14–27

Reading to Chessington by train and bus

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Distance: 49.6 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chessington, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Surbiton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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