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Kingston's Christmas Park and Ride Service

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Park & Ride 2011/12

First Day of Operation is Saturday 12 November 2011

Last Day of Operation is Saturday 14 January 2012

*Please note change of car park at Chessington World of Adventures for this year's service: parking is now at 'Explorer' South Car Park*

Frequently Asked Questions about the service.  

Question   Answer for 2011 service  
What is the Fare?   £2.20 return  
What is the cost for Children?   Accompanied children travel free  
Can you buy Season Tickets?   Special season tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre in the Market House in Kingston's Ancient Market Place or from Kingston Town Centre Management.
Please call 020 8547 1221 or email info@ktcm.co.uk  
Can I use my Travelcard or bus pass?   Sorry, this is a special service and Travelcards and Bus Passes are not valid.  
When is the first Bus from Chessington World of Adventures?   Mondays to Saturdays - 7.30am
Sundays - 8.30am  
How often are the buses?   At least every 10 minutes (every 30 mins after 19:00, or after 20:00 Thursdays), with extra buses at the busiest times  
How long does the bus ride take?   It takes between 20 and 25 minutes to travel non-stop into Kingston.  
When is the last bus back from Kingston?  

Monday to Saturday -  9pm

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve - 7pm

Sundays - 6pm

 
Where is the bus stop in Kingston?  

In Eden Street, next to the Alderman Judge Mall entrance to the Eden Walk shopping centre (opposite Brook Street).  The nearest landmarks are the old post office, BhS, Maplins and Model Zone.

There should always be a bus waiting at the stop to take you back to Chessington.

 
What are the parking facilities?   Free parking in Chessington World of Adventures 'Explorer' South Car Park, Leatherhead Road (A243)  
How do I find the Park and Ride car park?  

Follow the yellow P+BUS signs to the car park entrance

Street Map

 
How do I find the Park and Ride car park using satellite navigation?  

Use the postcode KT9 2NE

Explorer (South) Car Park

or the co-ordinates   X:517300,  Y:162000

 
What are the alternative bus routes?  

- Route 406 timetable

From Epsom and West Ewell - Route 418 timetable

From Dorking and Leatherhead - Route 465 timetable

From Guildford, Ripley and Cobham - Route 515/515A timetable

 
Is there a service on Christmas Day?   Sorry, no service on Christmas Day  
Is there a service on Boxing Day?   Sorry, no service on Boxing Day  
Is there a service on New Years Day?   Sorry, no service on New Years Day  

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If you wish to give us feedback, please contact us at:

Environment & Place
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU

Email: environment@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8547 5002
Fax: 020 8547 5926

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