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

From Christchurch to Cotswold by bus and train

To get from Christchurch to Cotswold in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the X1 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 Kemble station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Bus - X1X1
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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Bournemouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lansdowne
    ID boudmpt
    40 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
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kemble
    Ride to train station
    Kemble
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Christchurch to Cotswold 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 Kemble station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
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
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kemble
    Ride to train station
    Kemble
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Christchurch to Cotswold

The distance between Christchurch, South West and Cotswold, South West is approximately 139.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Christchurch to Cotswold 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 Cotswold, South West

Cotswold is located at Cotswold, South West and the nearest public transport station is Kemble Railway Station, Kemble.

Bus stations close to Cotswold:

  • Kemble Railway Station, Kemble
  • Kemble
  • Post Office, Kemble

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

To get from Christchurch to Cotswold 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 Kemble station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
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
    87 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kemble
    Ride to train station
    Kemble
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line X1, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 1A, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

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

    The X1 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 Cotswold in South West

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

    The total travel time between Christchurch and Cotswold in South West by bus and train is about 3 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the X1 bus from the Bournemouth stop near Christchurch in South West.

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

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

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