How to get from Reading to Chessington by bus and train?

From Reading to Chessington by bus and train

To get from Reading to Chessington you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Guildford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 71 bus from Surbiton (Np) station to Stokesby Road (T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chessington on the Moovit app.

107min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 7171
Walk to Chessington
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Guildford
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Surbiton
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surbiton (Np)
    ID NP
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Chessington
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stokesby Road (T)
    ID T
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chessington
    Walk to
    Chessington
    Stokesby Road
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Reading to Chessington by Tube and train

To get from Reading to Chessington you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Wimbledon station to Chessington North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chessington on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Chessington
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Wimbledon
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Chessington South
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chessington North
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chessington
    Walk to
    Chessington
    Stokesby Road
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reading to Chessington

The distance between Reading and Chessington is approximately 76.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading to Chessington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chessington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Reading to Chessington

To check the bus and train schedule from Reading to Chessington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Reading) and destination (Chessington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Reading to Chessington by Tube and train

To get from Reading to Chessington you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Paddington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Wimbledon station to Chessington North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Reading may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chessington on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Chessington
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Paddington
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Wimbledon
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Chessington South
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chessington North
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chessington
    Walk to
    Chessington
    Stokesby Road
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reading to Chessington?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Tube line DISTRICT, Train line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Reading and Chessington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Chessington?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Gatwick Airport station near Reading in Reading to Guildford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Guildford station near Chessington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Chessington by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Reading and Chessington by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Reading to get to Chessington?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Gatwick Airport station near Reading in Reading.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Reading and Chessington?

    Get off the train at the Guildford stop, which is closest to Chessington.

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