Christchurch to London train with South Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Christchurch to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$26

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$63

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 34 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 40 m

Trains on Sep 20

19

Distance

144 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Christchurch to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Christchurch to London will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 19 trains from Christchurch to London, including 10 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • South Western RailwayL78813
    3:09 PM2h52
    Christchurch station (CHR)
    6:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL78823
    4:08 PM2h53
    Christchurch station (CHR)
    7:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL78771
    8:09 AM2h52
    Christchurch station (CHR)
    11:01 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL78775
    9:09 AM2h52
    Christchurch station (CHR)
    12:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL78767
    7:41 AM2h44
    Christchurch station (CHR)
    10:25 AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Christchurch to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Christchurch to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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Train
Bus

$50

Average price

$23

Average price

Cheapest

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Christchurch to London is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Christchurch to London:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Christchurch to London costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Christchurch to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Christchurch and London including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Christchurch to London among Omio's users.

Live departures

Christchurch to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Christchurch to London trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
South Western RailwayL84985_L802897:25 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h31
9:56 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL84985_L80289+Great Western RailwayW34599+CrossCountryG00926
On time
7:25 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h15
9:40 PM London Paddington (PAD)
2 transfers
South Western RailwayL84988_L802998:25 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h31
10:56 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
Sunday, September 20
South Western RailwayL787677:41 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h44
10:25 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL787718:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h52
11:01 AM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78771+Great Western RailwayC06051+CrossCountryG008608:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h44
10:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL787759:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h52
12:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78775+Great Western RailwayV13485+CrossCountryG008639:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h44
11:53 AM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL7877910:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h52
1:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78779+Great Western RailwayC32960+CrossCountryG0086710:09 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h34
12:43 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL7878311:08 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h53
2:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78783+Great Western RailwayW35216+CrossCountryG0087411:08 AM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h44
1:52 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL7878912:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h53
3:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78789+Great Western RailwayC05986+CrossCountryG0088012:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h43
2:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL787971:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h53
4:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78797+Great Western RailwayW34492+CrossCountryG008851:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h36
3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL788052:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h53
5:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78805+Great Western RailwayW35440+CrossCountryG008902:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h43
4:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL788133:09 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h52
6:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78813+Great Western RailwayC06183+CrossCountryG008973:09 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h42
5:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers
South Western RailwayL788234:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h53
7:01 PM London Waterloo (WAT)0 transfersDirect
South Western RailwayL78823+Great Western RailwayW35233+CrossCountryG009024:08 PM Christchurch station (CHR)
2h43
6:51 PM London Paddington (PAD)2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Christchurch to London

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Trains from Christchurch to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 1h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)
Distance
89 miles (144 km)
Average train duration
2h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€15)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
12:10 AM
Last train
11:47 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€6)

Train companies: South Western Railway from Christchurch to London trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Christchurch and London from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average South Western Railway Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest South Western Railway Price
$19 (€15)
South Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
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£20-40 per person for a meal.
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£70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
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£3-5 for a cappuccino.

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FAQs: Trains from Christchurch to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Christchurch to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Christchurch to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€15), while the average price is around $50 (€41).
The train from Christchurch to London takes 1h 48m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Christchurch to London is 89 miles (144 km).
The first train from Christchurch to London leaves at 12:10 AM.
The last train from Christchurch to London leaves at 11:47 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Christchurch to London.
Yes, there is a direct train from Christchurch to London. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by South Western Railway.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Christchurch to London.
The train station in Christchurch that goes to London is Christchurch station (CHR), which connects to London Waterloo (WAT).
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to London is by bus, with a cost of around $8 (€6).
There is no direct train service from Christchurch to London as it involves traveling between New Zealand and the UK, which requires a flight. Therefore, a train journey between these two locations does not exist.
A day trip from Christchurch to London is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 48m. Trains operate 3 times per day, covering a distance of 89 miles (144 km).
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from The London Eye, visit the vibrant West End Theatre District for high-quality shows, and explore Camden Market's eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts. A walk through Hyde Park offers beautiful landscapes and recreational activities, while art lovers can visit the Tate Modern. Don't miss The British Museum's vast collection of art and antiquities, the historic Tower of London with its Crown Jewels, and Buckingham Palace. Iconic landmarks like The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, along with St. Paul's Cathedral, offer a glimpse into the city's rich history and architecture.
For a comprehensive experience of London's top attractions, cultural sites, and local neighborhoods, it is recommended to spend around 3 to 5 days in the city. This allows time to explore major landmarks such as the British Museum, Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace, as well as enjoy local markets and parks.
Yes, you can take the train from Christchurch to London.
Since neither Christchurch nor London are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Christchurch to London among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In London, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, markets, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include fake charity collectors, overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers, and distraction techniques used by thieves. Always use official black cabs or licensed minicabs booked through reputable apps, and keep personal belongings secure to reduce risks. Staying vigilant in busy locations and avoiding unsolicited offers helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Christchurch to London

Most Christchurch to London trains use the Christchurch to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at London Victoria. Use this guide to compare Christchurch and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Christchurch
Arrival train stations in London

Which Christchurch station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Christchurch to London leave from Christchurch. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Christchurch city centre at Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL.
ChristchurchChristchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PLWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Christchurch from Christchurch city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesStour Road bus stop outside of station

Christchurch train station facilities and services

Christchurch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Christchurch.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Christchurch.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Christchurch.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Christchurch: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Christchurch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Christchurch: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards Weymouth). There is level access from Clarendon Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 475m via the street. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular train connections from Christchurch

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