How to travel from London to Christchurch

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Travel Information from London to Christchurch

Distance89 miles (143 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$9 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 48 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or South Western Railway

Travel 89 miles (143 km) by bus or train from London to Christchurch. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Christchurch.

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from London to Christchurch

How to get from London to Christchurch by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Christchurch is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western RailwayL73756
09:05AM1h48
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:53AMChristchurch station (CHR)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX035
12:30AM2h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:15AMWestbourne, Poole Road
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayL73756
09:05AM1h48
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:53AMChristchurch station (CHR)
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61977 · L73762
09:12AM2h41
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:53AMChristchurch station (CHR)
$771One-way
1 transfer
South Western RailwayP61461
08:05AM1h48
London Waterloo (WAT)
09:53AMChristchurch station (CHR)
$961One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61394 · L73893
08:35AM2h00
London Waterloo (WAT)
10:35AMChristchurch station (CHR)
$961One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035
08:00AM2h46
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:46AMWestbourne, Poole Road
$141One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
08:00AM2h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
10:35AMBournemouth, Coach Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX035
06:30AM3h11
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:41AMWestbourne, Poole Road
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Christchurch

Travel to Christchurch easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Christchurch.

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You can get between London and Christchurch 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from London to Christchurch is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Christchurch:

Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $20 (€18).

The fastest way to get to Christchurch from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 48 min.

Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.

The distance is approximately 89 miles (143 km) from London to Christchurch.

The average frequency per day from London to Christchurch is:

  • 27 buses a day.
  • 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Christchurch as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Christchurch:

  • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from London to Christchurch depart from London Waterloo to Christchurch.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Christchurch:

  • Travel with Megabus or National Express to go to Christchurch by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus London to Christchurch tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
  • South Western Railway or CrossCountry can take you to Christchurch by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for South Western Railway from London to Christchurch for $17 (€15).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Christchurch with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 21 direct buses per day to take to Christchurch with National Express.
  • You can find 1 direct train per day to Christchurch with South Western Railway.

Direct services to Christchurch tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your trip from London to Christchurch doesn't have to end in Christchurch. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton or Netley. If you’d like to add Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton or Netley to your London to Christchurch tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Christchurch today!
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