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

By bus and train

To get from Bristol to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 1A bus from Spurgeon Road, Pokesdown station to Sainsbury, Somerford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 1A1A
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pokesdown
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spurgeon Road, Pokesdown
    ID bougdga
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1A1A
    Wait for bus
    1A
    Somerford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sainsbury, Somerford
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury, Somerford
    ID dordjwap
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Bristol to Christchurch in South West, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

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

The distance between Bristol, South West and Christchurch, South West is approximately 108.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol 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 Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, South West and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour

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 Bristol to Christchurch in South West, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Southampton Central station. Next, take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Hinton Admiral station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Christchurch
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    104 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Poole
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hinton Admiral
    35 min
  • 6
    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 Bristol to Christchurch?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 1A.

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

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol 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 49 min.

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

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Portsmouth Harbour station near Bristol to Southampton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southampton Central station near Christchurch in South West

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

    The total travel time between Bristol and Christchurch in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Portsmouth Harbour station near Bristol in South West.

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

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

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