Bus 71 in London links Chessington World Of Adventures and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The route is 0.0 km long with 34 stops, and the official schedule from Transport for London puts the full trip at about 37 minutes. On a weekday it runs 131 trips in one direction, and 94 on a weekend day.
Route at a glance
| Mode | Bus |
|---|---|
| Route number | 71 |
| City | London |
| Operator | Transport for London (TfL) |
| Start → end | Chessington World Of Adventures → Cromwell Road Bus Station |
| End → start | Cromwell Road Bus Station → Chessington World Of Adventures |
| Route length | 0.0 km / 0.0 km in the opposite direction |
| Number of stops | 34 / 35 in the opposite direction |
| Travel time | about 37 minutes |
| Trips per day | 131 on weekdays, 94 on weekends one way |
| Frequency | peak 8 · midday 8 · weekend 10–12 |
| First / last trip from «Chessington World Of Adventures» | 00:11 / 23:59 |
| First / last trip from «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:03 / 23:51 |
| Fare | 1.75 £ (fare in effect since 5 July 2026) |
| Updated | August 22, 2026 |
Route of Bus 71
Outbound: Chessington World Of Adventures → Cromwell Road Bus Station
This direction has 34 stops. The route passes Barwell Business Park, Church Rise, Southborough High School, Claremont Rd/ Surbiton Station. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chessington World Of Adventures | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Barwell Business Park | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Garrison Lane | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Chessington School | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Chessington South | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Reynolds Avenue Chessington | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | Church Lane (KT9) | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Copt Gilders | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Moor Lane Chessington | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Church Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Chessington North Station | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Parbury Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Mansfield Road / Hook | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Holmwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Hook Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | The North Star | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Elmcroft Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Southborough High School | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Thornhill Road Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | The Maypole | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Langley Avenue (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Mountcombe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Lovelace Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Surbiton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Claremont Rd/ Surbiton Station | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | The Crescent Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Maple Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Surbiton Road / Penrhyn Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Kingston University / County Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Kingston Crown Court College | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Brook Street (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Inbound: Cromwell Road Bus Station → Chessington World Of Adventures
This direction has 35 stops. The route passes Eden Street, Surbiton Sainsbury’s, Southborough High School, Melford Close. The full list of stops in order is below.
| No. | Stop | From start | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cromwell Road Bus Station | 0.0 km | Terminus |
| 2 | Eden Street | 0.0 km | |
| 3 | Brook Street (KT1) | 0.0 km | |
| 4 | Kingston University / County Hall | 0.0 km | |
| 5 | Surbiton Crescent | 0.0 km | |
| 6 | Maple Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 7 | The Crescent Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 8 | Surbiton Station/Claremont Rd | 0.0 km | |
| 9 | Surbiton Station / Victoria Road | 0.0 km | |
| 10 | Surbiton Sainsbury’s | 0.0 km | |
| 11 | Lovelace Gardens | 0.0 km | |
| 12 | Mountcombe Close | 0.0 km | |
| 13 | Langley Road (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 14 | Langley Avenue (KT6) | 0.0 km | |
| 15 | Ditton Road | 0.0 km | |
| 16 | Ash Tree Close | 0.0 km | |
| 17 | Thornhill Road Surbiton | 0.0 km | |
| 18 | Southborough High School | 0.0 km | |
| 19 | Elmcroft Drive | 0.0 km | |
| 20 | The North Star | 0.0 km | |
| 21 | Hook Parade | 0.0 km | |
| 22 | Holmwood Road | 0.0 km | |
| 23 | Mansfield Road / Hook | 0.0 km | |
| 24 | Chessington North Station | 0.0 km | |
| 25 | Church Rise | 0.0 km | |
| 26 | Melford Close | 0.0 km | |
| 27 | Gilders Road | 0.0 km | |
| 28 | Copt Gilders | 0.0 km | |
| 29 | Stokesby Road | 0.0 km | |
| 30 | Reynolds Avenue Chessington | 0.0 km | |
| 31 | Selby Close | 0.0 km | |
| 32 | Chessington South | 0.0 km | |
| 33 | Chessington School | 0.0 km | |
| 34 | Barwell Business Park | 0.0 km | |
| 35 | Chessington World Of Adventures | 0.0 km | Terminus |
Schedule and frequency
According to the official schedule from Transport for London, the route runs 131 trips in one direction on a weekday, and 94 on a weekend day.
| Direction | Weekdays | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| From «Chessington World Of Adventures» | 00:11 — 23:59 | 00:11 — 23:59 |
| From «Cromwell Road Bus Station» | 00:03 — 23:51 | 00:03 — 23:51 |
Frequency calculated from the departure table: in the morning peak buses run every 8 minutes; midday every 8 minutes; in the afternoon peak every 8; on weekends every 10–12 minutes.
Fare and payment
A single ride costs 1.75 £ — fare in effect since 5 July 2026. The same fare applies to buses in London.
A single bus or tram journey costs £1.75. The Hopper fare lets you make unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of your first tap at no extra charge. Daily spending is capped at £5.25; a 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass costs £24.70. London buses do not accept cash — pay by contactless or Oyster. Transfers within 60 minutes are free. Within the Hopper hour the transfers are free; you must tap the same card or device.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ride on bus 71 cost?
1.75 £ for a single ride — fare in effect since 5 July 2026.
When do the first and last trips run?
From Chessington World Of Adventures the first is at 00:11 and the last at 23:59. From Cromwell Road Bus Station they are 00:03 and 23:51.
How long does the trip from Chessington World Of Adventures to Cromwell Road Bus Station take?
About 37 minutes end to end — the median of full trips in the official schedule.
How many stops does the route have?
34 outbound and 35 inbound according to the official GTFS feed. The two lists do not match exactly.
Does bus 71 run on weekends?
Yes. On weekends and holidays there are 94 trips in one direction, running from Chessington World Of Adventures between 00:11 and 23:59.
Every route number with its termini, operating hours and travel time is collected in the London buses overview.
Data current as of August 22, 2026. Schedule and termini — Transport for London (TfL). Fares — Mayor of London, MD3517 July 2026 fare changes (Direction to TfL). Stop list, schedule and route geometry come from the official GTFS feed (Bus Open Data Service (BODS), version 20260822_025337).