How to travel from London to Christchurch

There are 2 options to travel between London and Christchurch including taking a train and bus.

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

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

A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Christchurch costing on average $61 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from London to Christchurch is by train with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

The distance from London to Christchurch is approximately 89 miles (144 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Christchurch is:

• Around 36 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Christchurch station (CHR).
• Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
• Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Christchurch, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Christchurch by bus.
• Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Elizabeth line to go to Christchurch by train.

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

• 33 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
• 2 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.

Omio customers who travel from London to Christchurch often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), Southampton Central (SOU), Poole station (POO), Bournemouth, Clapham Junction (CLJ). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Christchurch and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Christchurch to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

A visit to Christchurch can be comfortably enjoyed over 2 to 3 days, allowing time to explore its vibrant arts scene, heritage sites, and nearby natural attractions like the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.