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How to get from Christchurch to Swindon by bus and train?

From Christchurch to Swindon by bus and train

To get from Christchurch to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1A bus from Sainsbury, Somerford station to Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Bus - 1A1A
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Sainsbury, Somerford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Christchurch
  • 2
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpt
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Carmarthen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Christchurch to Swindon by bus and train via 1C, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Christchurch to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1C bus from Sainsbury, Somerford station to Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 1C1C
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Sainsbury, Somerford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Christchurch
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpt
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Carmarthen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Christchurch to Swindon

The distance between Christchurch, South West and Swindon, South West is approximately 123.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Christchurch to Swindon by bus and 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 Christchurch

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
  • Trade Park, Somerford

Public transport stations close to Swindon, South West

Swindon is located at Swindon, South West and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Swindon.

Bus stations close to Swindon:

  • Rail Station, Swindon
  • Swindon
  • Bus Station, Swindon

Alternative route from Christchurch to Swindon by bus and train via 1C, CROSSCOUNTRY and GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

To get from Christchurch to Swindon in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 1C bus from Sainsbury, Somerford station to Lansdowne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Reading station to Swindon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min.

190min
Bus - 1C1C
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Leaves from Sainsbury, Somerford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Christchurch
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpt
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    85 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Carmarthen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Swindon
    Ride to train station
    Swindon
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 1A, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 1C, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Christchurch and Swindon in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Christchurch to Swindon in South West?

    The 1A bus line goes from Bournemouth station near Christchurch to Lansdowne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lansdowne station near Swindon in South West

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

    The total travel time between Christchurch and Swindon in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Christchurch to get to Swindon in South West?

    Get on the 1A bus from the Bournemouth stop near Christchurch in South West.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lansdowne station, which is closest to Swindon in South West.

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