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

By bus and train

To get from Exeter to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids 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 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - 1A1A
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 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
    111 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

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, X3 and X1

To get from Exeter to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X3 bus and finally take the X1 bus from Lansdowne station to Sainsbury, Somerford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - X1X1
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 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
    111 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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Lymington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sainsbury, Somerford
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury, Somerford
    ID dordjwap
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Christchurch

The distance between Exeter, South West and Christchurch, South West is approximately 124.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter 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 Exeter

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is St Davids Station, St Davids.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Exeter St Davids

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • St Davids Station, St Davids
  • Jolly Porter, St Davids
  • College, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Christchurch, South West

Christchurch is located at Christchurch, South West and the nearest public transport station is Trade Park, Somerford.

Bus stations close to Christchurch:

  • Trade Park, Somerford
  • The Runway Industrial Park, Somerford
  • Meteor Shopping Park, Somerford

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, X3 and X1

To get from Exeter to Christchurch in South West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X3 bus and finally take the X1 bus from Lansdowne station to Sainsbury, Somerford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 27 min.

267min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - X3X3
Bus - X1X1
Leaves from Exeter St Davids

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Exeter
  • 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
    111 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 - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Lymington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sainsbury, Somerford
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury, Somerford
    ID dordjwap
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3, Bus line 1A.

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

    The alternative route takes 267 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line X3, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct train between Exeter 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 4 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Exeter and Christchurch in South West by train and bus is about 4 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

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

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