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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $57.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$57 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Christchurch to London
Compare the available ways to get from Christchurch to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Christchurch to London:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Christchurch to London costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
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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.
NX0354:30 PM 3h20 Bournemouth, Coach Station 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0354:30 PM 3h20 Bournemouth, Coach Station 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NX0357:15 PM 2h05 Bournemouth, Coach Station 9:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L787445:14 AM 2h12 Christchurch station (CHR) 7:26 AM London Waterloo (WAT) $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
L787617:40 AM 2h13 Christchurch station (CHR) 9:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT) $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
L788726:40 AM 2h08 Christchurch station (CHR) 8:48 AM London Waterloo (WAT) $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0358:30 PM 3h20 Bournemouth, Coach Station 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0357:15 PM 2h35 Bournemouth, Coach Station 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0353:20 AM 3h00 Bournemouth, Coach Station 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Christchurch to London:
A bus is $35 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Christchurch to London costing on average $57 (€48).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 40 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, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 39 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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