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

By bus and train

To get from Cotswold to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Kemble station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 1A bus from St Swithuns Roundabout, Lansdowne station to Sainsbury, Somerford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1A1A
Leaves from Kemble

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cotswold
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bournemouth
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Swithuns Roundabout, Lansdowne
    ID boudpwa
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Somerford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sainsbury, Somerford
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury, Somerford
    ID dordjwap
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Cotswold to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Kemble station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Kemble

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cotswold
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    42 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
    43 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 Cotswold to Christchurch

The distance between Cotswold, South West and Christchurch, South West is approximately 137.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cotswold to Christchurch 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 Cotswold

Cotswold is located at Cotswold, South West and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Kemble.

Bus stations close to Cotswold:

  • Post Office, Kemble
  • Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble
  • Demand Responsive Area, Kemble

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

By train

To get from Cotswold to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Kemble station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Kemble

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cotswold
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Airport Parkway
    42 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
    43 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 Cotswold to Christchurch?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 1A.

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

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

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

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Paddington station near Cotswold to Reading station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Reading station near Christchurch in South West

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

    The total travel time between Cotswold and Christchurch in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Paddington station near Cotswold in South West.

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

    Get off the train at the Reading stop, which is closest to Christchurch in South West.

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