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How to get from Cheltenham to Christchurch by train?

By train

To get from Cheltenham to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Penzance
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hinton Admiral
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Christchurch
    Walk to
    Christchurch
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hinton Admiral
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Christchurch
    Walk to
    Christchurch
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Christchurch

The distance between Cheltenham, South West and Christchurch, South West is approximately 144.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Christchurch by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Christchurch, South West

Christchurch is located at Christchurch, South West and the nearest public transport station is Sainsbury, Somerford.

Bus stations close to Christchurch:

  • Sainsbury, Somerford
  • Meteor Shopping Park, Somerford
  • St Josephs School, Somerford

Alternative route by train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Cheltenham to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min.

321min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    109 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hinton Admiral
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Christchurch
    Walk to
    Christchurch
    1.44 mi • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Christchurch?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Christchurch?

    The alternative route takes 321 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Christchurch in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Christchurch in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Penzance station near Cheltenham to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Christchurch in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Christchurch in South West by train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Christchurch in South West by train is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Christchurch in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Penzance station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Christchurch in South West?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads station, which is closest to Christchurch in South West.

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