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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
To travel from Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.
L78750+
G88565 · G26167_C823586:193h20Christchurch station (CHR)9:39Gatwick Airport (GTW)£331One-way2 changes- C82521_C82349+L78743 · L844585:233h18Christchurch station (CHR)8:41Gatwick Airport (GTW)£331One-way2 changes
- L78743+C827805:232h33Christchurch station (CHR)7:56Gatwick Airport (GTW)£471One-way1 change
- L78750 · L82375+G262846:193h06Christchurch station (CHR)9:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£501One-way2 changes
- L78871 · L79922 · L83885+G263896:423h07Christchurch station (CHR)9:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£631One-way3 changes
- L78743+C827805:232h33Christchurch station (CHR)7:56Gatwick Airport (GTW)£471One-way1 change
- L78750 · L79919 · L83867+
G150916:193h05Christchurch station (CHR)9:24Gatwick Airport (GTW)£881One-way3 changes - L78750 · L82375+G262846:193h06Christchurch station (CHR)9:25Gatwick Airport (GTW)£501One-way2 changes
- L78871 · L79922 · L83885+G263896:423h07Christchurch station (CHR)9:49Gatwick Airport (GTW)£631One-way3 changes
- C82521_C82349+L78743 · L844585:233h18Christchurch station (CHR)8:41Gatwick Airport (GTW)£331One-way2 changes
Travel Information
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 £14. 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 £14, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 122 km
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2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| L78743+C82780 | 5:23 Christchurch station (CHR) | 2h33 | 7:56 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C82521_C82349+L84458 · L78743 | 5:23 Christchurch station (CHR) | 3h18 | 8:41 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L78750 · L79919 · L83867+G15091 | 6:19 Christchurch station (CHR) | 3h05 | 9:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| L78750+G88565 · G26167_C82358 | 6:19 Christchurch station (CHR) | 3h20 | 9:39 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L78750 · L82375+G26284 | 6:19 Christchurch station (CHR) | 3h06 | 9:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| L78871 · L79922 · L83885+G26389 | 6:42 Christchurch station (CHR) | 3h07 | 9:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
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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 6 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 18:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 18:30 |
Last train 18:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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 £14. 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Christchurch and London Gatwick Airport
Most Christchurch to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Christchurch to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Christchurch and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Christchurch from Christchurch city centre
Christchurch train station facilities and services
Christchurch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Christchurch.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Christchurch.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Christchurch.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Christchurch: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Christchurch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Christchurch: 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.
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