The cheapest and fastest trains from Parkstone to Christchurch
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parkstone to Christchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parkstone to Christchurch will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Parkstone for Christchurch every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 12 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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.
8:060h23Parkstone8:29Christchurch£71One-way0 changes
8:060h23Parkstone8:29Christchurch£71One-way0 changes
Live departures
Parkstone to Christchurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Parkstone to Christchurch trains for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:06 Parkstone | 0h23 | 16:29 Christchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Parkstone to Christchurch
Trains from Parkstone to Christchurch run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 12 km distance in 23m.
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:35 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Parkstone to Christchurch trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Parkstone and Christchurch from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Parkstone to Christchurch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parkstone to Christchurch 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 Christchurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Parkstone and Christchurch
- 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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