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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Christchurch
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
99 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Christchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Christchurch will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Bristol for Christchurch every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:512h47
Bristol07:38Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
04:012h35
Bristol06:36Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
08:232h30
Bristol10:53Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
08:232h30
Bristol10:53Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
04:012h35
Bristol06:36Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
04:512h47
Bristol07:38Christchurch
£561One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Bristol to Christchurch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Christchurch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 99 km
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£55 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to Christchurch train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:01 Bristol | 2h35 | 06:36 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:22 Bristol | 2h31 | 12:53 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Christchurch
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Trains from Bristol to Christchurch run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 04:19 |
Last train 21:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Bristol to Christchurch trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Bristol and Christchurch from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£55
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Bristol to Christchurch train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bristol 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 Bristol to Christchurch.
Booking trains from Bristol to Christchurch in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Bristol to Christchurch is 99 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Christchurch can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £55, while the average price tends to be around £55.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Christchurch is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The train journey from Bristol to Christchurch covers a distance of 99 km and takes approximately 2h 35m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Bristol to Christchurch leaves at 4:19.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Christchurch is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Christchurch station (CHR).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Christchurch.
The last train from Bristol to Christchurch departs at 21:45.
Trains from Bristol to Christchurch run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Christchurch.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Christchurch.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Christchurch.
To travel from Bristol to Christchurch, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Christchurch
Bristol
Christchurch
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Christchurch.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
ParkingLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
9 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for St Andrews Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of St Andrew Road
The major train station for arrivals in Christchurch is Christchurch. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Christchurch for your journey to Christchurch from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards Weymouth). There is level access from Clarendon Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 475m via the street. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Christchurch
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stour Road bus stop outside of station
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