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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nelson to Christchurch
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nelson to Christchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nelson to Christchurch will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nelson for Christchurch on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 346 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 7 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nelson to Christchurch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nelson to Christchurch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €104.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€141 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nelson to Christchurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Nelson to Christchurch trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:57 AM Nelson | 7h05 | 6:02 PM Christchurch | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nelson to Christchurch
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Trains from Nelson to Christchurch run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $130 (€104) but you can travel from only $47 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:19, the last at 15:57. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $130 (€104) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 15:57 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Nelson to Christchurch trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Nelson and Christchurch from $47 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nelson to Christchurch
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nelson to Christchurch 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 Christchurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nelson to Christchurch
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- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access available. Lift to platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stand 10 in the interchange. (adjacent to the station)
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stour Road bus stop outside of station
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