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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chessington is to bus which costs £40 - £190 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chessington is to fly and subway and train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Mansfield Road / Hook via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chessington?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chessington North via King's Cross St. Pancras station and Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chessington?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chessington is 409 miles. The road distance is 384.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chessington without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Edinburgh to Chessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chessington bus from?

Edinburgh to Chessington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chessington train from?

Edinburgh to Chessington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Chessington?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chessington is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chessington bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chessington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chessington train arrive?

Edinburgh to Chessington train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chessington is 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Chessington.

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

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Where can I stay near Chessington?

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Edinburgh to Chessington - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chessington by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 10m
£143–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
10h 19m
£42–183
Drive 382.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chessingtoncar 382.4 mi
7h 26m
£94–136
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
3. Take the train from Wimbledon to Chessington Northtrain
4h 27m
£84–298
Train via London Euston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
6h 47m
£131–255
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Waterloo Stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chessington Northtrain
4h 13m
£96–340
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Chessington Northtrain
4h 21m
£64–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, subway
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the subway from West Hampstead station to Waterloo stationsubway
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Chessington Northtrain
4h 33m
£60–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Chessington Northtrain
4h 48m
£56–180
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
4. Take the train from Wimbledon to Chessington Northtrain
5h 13m
£86–359
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
5h 9m
£74–210

Edinburgh to Chessington by train and subway

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5h 10mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chessington, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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