How to get to Christchurch from Southampton

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from Southampton to Christchurch

How to get to Christchurch from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Southampton to Christchurch is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western Railway
00:201h17
Southampton
01:37Christchurch
£131One-way
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South Western Railway
00:201h17
Southampton
01:37Christchurch
£131One-way
0 changes

Fastest

South Western Railway
00:201h17
Southampton
01:37Christchurch
£131One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Southampton to Christchurch

Travel 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 Southampton to Christchurch.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Christchurch including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Christchurch is a train with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Christchurch:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Southampton to Christchurch costing on average £13.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Christchurch is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Christchurch take longer:

Coach takes on average 45m.

The Southampton to Christchurch distance is approximately 32 km.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Christchurch is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Christchurch as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Christchurch:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Christchurch station (CHR).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Christchurch, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway to go to Christchurch by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Christchurch:
  • 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Christchurch often also extend their vacation to go to London, Eastleigh, Totton, Weymouth, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Christchurch and these popular destinations at a great price.

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