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Compare coach and train for Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 122 km
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Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 15:30 Christchurch | 3h09 | 18:39 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 15:30. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 15:30 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Christchurch and London Gatwick Airport from £13. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Christchurch and London Gatwick Airport
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- 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
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