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

Chessington in April
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chessington in April
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chessington, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Chessington to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chessington takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chessington, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Chessington to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chessington takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Chessington

Airlines serving Chessington

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chessington

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chessington

Most booked hotels in Chessington

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£148+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Chessington Safari Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£72+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£59+

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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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.

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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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.