Scorpion Express, London

Name: Scorpion Express
Address: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, London, KT9 2NE, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 871 663 4477

#313 among attractions in London

Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park, Theme park

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Facts and practical information

Scorpion Express is a mine train themed roller coaster at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London, England. It opened with the theme park in 1987 as the Runaway Train. The original ride was closed in 2012 for refurbishment and reopened on 14 March 2014, with the same track layout but new name and theming. Scorpion Express is set in a small mining village, featuring an animated metalwork scorpion. ()

Length: 850 ftHeight: 15 ftCoordinates: 51°20'58"N, 0°19'5"W

Address

Chessington World of Adventures ResortKingston upon Thames (Chessington)London KT9 2NE United Kingdom

Contact

+44 871 663 4477

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Day trips

Scorpion Express – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chessington World of Adventures, Kobra Ride, Zufari: Ride into Africa!, Dragon's Fury Roller Coaster.

~150 ftE
Amusement park
Chessington World of Adventures, London
1 min walk • Nestled within the bustling outskirts of London lies Chessington World of Adventures, a vibrant and dynamic amusement park that promises a day of thrills and excitement for families and adventure seekers alike. This sprawling theme park, which doubles as a zoo, offers...
~810 ftSW
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Kobra Ride, London
4 min walk • Whisking thrill-seekers into the heart of a snake-infested jungle, the Kobra Ride in Chessington, England, is an amusement park experience that combines adrenaline-pumping action with the exotic allure of the wild. Nestled within Chessington World of Adventures Resort...
~280 ftNW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Zufari: Ride into Africa!, London
2 min walk • Zufari: Ride into Africa is an off-road safari trail jeep ride at Chessington World of Adventures, a zoo and theme park in London.
~590 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Dragon's Fury Roller Coaster
3 min walk • Dragon's Fury Roller Coaster, located in the heart of Chessington World of Adventures Resort in the United Kingdom, is an exhilarating ride that promises to ignite the thrill-seeker's spirit in everyone who dares to take it on.
~940 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Vampire Roller Coaster
5 min walk • The Vampire Roller Coaster, located in the heart of the United Kingdom, is an amusement ride that offers a thrilling experience to its visitors. Known for its blood-curdling twists and turns, the Vampire is a favorite among adrenaline junkies and theme park enthusiasts...
~240 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Rameses Revenge, London
2 min walk • Rameses Revenge was a Top Spin ride at Chessington World of Adventures Resort theme park in southwest London, England, introduced in 1995. It was the world's first top spin ride to feature a drown-upside-down element.
~290 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Rattlesnake Roller Coaster, London
2 min walk • Rattlesnake is a steel wild mouse style roller coaster ride which opened in 1998 at the Chessington World of Adventures Resort in southwest London, England.
~520 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Tiny Truckers, London
3 min walk • Tiny Truckers is a children's rail ride operated at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in London. Originally opened in 1993 under the name ToyTown Truckers. As of August 2014, the ride continues to operate.
~760 ftS
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Black Buccaneer, London
4 min walk • Black Buccaneer was a swinging pirate ship that operated at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in southwest London, England from 1988 to 2018 in the Pirates' Cove section of the park. After operating for 30 years, the ride has been replaced by Blue Barnacle in 2021.
~420 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
Tomb Blaster, London
3 min walk • Tomb Blaster is a dark ride that opened in 2002 at Chessington World of Adventures Resort in London. Riders travel in trains through a series of crypts, shooting laser guns at targets for high scores.
0.8 miNW
Park
Claygate Common, Esher
22 min walk • Claygate Common is a 14.1-hectare Local Nature Reserve south-east of Esher in Surrey. It is owned and managed by Elmbridge Borough Council. The common is woodland with oak, beech and hornbeam. It has birds such as kestrels, green woodpeckers and sparrowhawks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scorpion Express?

Nearby attractions include Rameses Revenge, London (2 min walk), Rattlesnake Roller Coaster, London (2 min walk), Tomb Blaster, London (3 min walk), Tiny Truckers, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Scorpion Express by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scorpion Express:

Bus

Chessington World Of Adventures • Lines: 465, 71, N65 (5 min walk)
Barwell Business Park • Lines: 465, 71, N65 (10 min walk)

Train

Chessington South (17 min walk)
Chessington North (32 min walk)