How to travel from London to Christchurch

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Compare bus and train for London to Christchurch

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Christchurch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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Bus

$41

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

2h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Christchurch is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Christchurch costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from London to Christchurch is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Christchurch including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Christchurch among Omio's users.

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from London to Christchurch

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM2h45
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM2h45
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    1:15 AMBournemouth, Coach Station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayP61475
    12:05 PM1h48
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:53 PMChristchurch station (CHR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayP61478
    1:05 PM1h48
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    2:53 PMChristchurch station (CHR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP61483
    2:05 PM1h48
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    3:53 PMChristchurch station (CHR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP61486_L72808
    3:05 PM2h00
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    5:05 PMChristchurch station (CHR)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM3h00
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    7:30 PMBournemouth, Coach Station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:15 PM3h00
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    4:15 PMBournemouth, Coach Station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM3h35
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    2:20 PMBournemouth, Coach Station
    $61One-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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There are 2 options to travel between London and Christchurch including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Christchurch is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Christchurch costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from London to Christchurch is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 49m.

The distance from London to Christchurch is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Christchurch is:
  • Around 42 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 bus and train 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 Portsmouth Harbour.
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 South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Christchurch by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Christchurch by bus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Christchurch often also extend their vacation to go to Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Weymouth, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Christchurch and these popular destinations at a great price.
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