How to get to Christchurch from Southampton

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Travel Information between Southampton and Christchurch

Distance20 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£11 - £12
Cheapest modeTrain • £11 • 28 min
Fastest modeTrain • £11 • 28 min
Popular travel companiesSouth Western Railway

Take a coach or train to travel 20 miles to Christchurch from Southampton. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are South Western Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Southampton to Christchurch.

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from Southampton to Christchurch

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

Our recommendation

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

South Western Railway
13:560h39
Southampton
14:35Christchurch
£131One-way
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Cheapest

South Western Railway
13:560h39
Southampton
14:35Christchurch
£131One-way
0 changes

Fastest

South Western Railway
09:250h28
Southampton
09:53Christchurch
£181One-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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You can get between Southampton and Christchurch 2 different ways: coach or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Christchurch is a train with an average price of £11.

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

A train is £1 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Southampton to Christchurch costing on average £12.

The fastest way from Southampton to Christchurch is by train with an average journey time of 28 min.

There are alternative travel options to Christchurch that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 1 h 17 min of travel time.

The distance from Southampton to Christchurch is approximately 20 miles.

The average frequency per day from Southampton to Christchurch is:

  • 2 coaches a day.
  • 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Southampton to Christchurch:

  • Trains most often depart from Southampton at Southampton Central and arrive in Christchurch at Christchurch.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Southampton to Christchurch:

  • You can take a train from Southampton to Christchurch with South Western Railway. Cheap tickets can be found for £11 with South Western Railway from Southampton to Christchurch.

Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Christchurch with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct train to Christchurch with South Western Railway with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Christchurch tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Southampton to Christchurch? Many Omio customers who go from Southampton to Christchurch usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Eastleigh, Totton or Netley. If you're looking to explore London, Eastleigh, Totton or Netley from Christchurch, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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