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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 prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$50 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Christchurch to London:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Christchurch to London costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Christchurch to London
How to get from Christchurch to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Christchurch to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX0357:15 PM2h05Bournemouth, Coach Station9:20 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0357:15 PM2h05Bournemouth, Coach Station9:20 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L802473:30 PM1h50Christchurch station (CHR)5:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L802675:30 PM1h50Christchurch station (CHR)7:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$311One-way0 transfers
- L802574:30 PM1h50Christchurch station (CHR)6:20 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$311One-way0 transfers
- NX0357:15 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station9:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
- NX0353:20 PM2h35Bournemouth, Coach Station5:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court$201One-way0 transfers
- NX0353:20 PM3h00Bournemouth, Coach Station6:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Christchurch to London:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Christchurch to London costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 39 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Christchurch and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Christchurch station (CHR) and arrive in London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
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