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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$40 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m 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 London to Christchurch:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Christchurch costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Christchurch
How to get from London to Christchurch by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Christchurch is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX03510:00 PM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX03510:00 PM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L8025412:05 PM1h48London Waterloo (WAT)1:53 PMChristchurch station (CHR)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L8023410:05 AM1h48London Waterloo (WAT)11:53 AMChristchurch station (CHR)$291One-way0 transfers
- L8024211:05 AM1h48London Waterloo (WAT)12:53 PMChristchurch station (CHR)$291One-way0 transfers
- L802229:05 AM1h48London Waterloo (WAT)10:53 AMChristchurch station (CHR)$291One-way0 transfers
- NX03510:25 AM2h25London, Hammersmith Bridge Road12:50 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
- NX03512:00 PM2h35London, Victoria Coach Station2:35 PMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
- NX0358:00 AM2h35London, Victoria Coach Station10:35 AMBournemouth, Coach Station$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Christchurch:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Christchurch costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Christchurch by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Christchurch by train.
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