Chessington travel guide
Chessington Tourism | Chessington Guide
You're Going to Love Chessington
With a population of 19,433, Chessington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chessington to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Chessington
How to Get to Chessington
Plane
When flying to Chessington, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chessington departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chessington, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chessington to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Chessington North is the busiest station in Chessington. Another popular train station is Chessington South, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chessington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 km from Chessington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chessington, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chessington takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Chessington
Where to stay in Chessington
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chessington
Most booked hotels in Chessington
Hiring a car in Chessington
Hiring a car in Chessington costs £24 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chessington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Chessington is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.