The cheapest and fastest trains from Christchurch to Epsom
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Christchurch to Epsom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Christchurch to Epsom will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Christchurch for Epsom every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Christchurch to Epsom
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Christchurch to Epsom among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £60.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Christchurch to Epsom train times
The table below shows live departures for Christchurch to Epsom trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:14 Christchurch | 3h24 | 10:38 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:14 Christchurch | 3h40 | 13:54 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Christchurch to Epsom
Trains from Christchurch to Epsom run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 00:19 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Christchurch to Epsom trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Christchurch and Epsom from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Christchurch to Epsom train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Christchurch to Epsom by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Christchurch and Epsom
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: On each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stour Road bus stop outside of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:35 Sunday 07:10 - 18:45
- Type of shops available: Passport Photobooth, Grocery store in booking hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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