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How to get from North Dorset to Christchurch by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Dorset to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X3 bus and finally take the 1A bus from Lansdowne station to Sainsbury, Somerford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - 1A1A
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Boar Row, Salisbury
    ID wildgdpd
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - X3X3
    Wait for bus
    X3
    Bournemouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpt
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpm
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Somerford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sainsbury, Somerford
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury, Somerford
    ID dordjwap
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from North Dorset to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury 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 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 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
    30 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 North Dorset to Christchurch

The distance between North Dorset, South West and Christchurch, South West is approximately 58.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Dorset 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 North Dorset

North Dorset is located at North Dorset, South West and the nearest public transport station is Gillingham Station, Gillingham.

Bus stations close to North Dorset:

  • Gillingham Station, Gillingham
  • Station Road Top, Gillingham
  • Addison Terrace, Ham Common

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 North Dorset to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Gillingham (Dorset) station to Salisbury 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 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Gillingham (Dorset)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Dorset
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    24 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
    30 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 North Dorset to Christchurch?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3, Bus line 1A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Dorset to Christchurch?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near North Dorset to Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Salisbury station near Christchurch in South West

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

    The total travel time between North Dorset and Christchurch in South West by train and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near North Dorset in South West.

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

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

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