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How to get fromChristchurch to Canterburyby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Canterbury by plane or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CHC - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    32h 2m
    £549–1,221

  2. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane CHC - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    35h 31m
    £526–1,711

  3. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CHC - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    33h 54m
    £834–2,770

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CHC - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    32h 55m
    £702–1,307

  5. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane CHC - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    37h 9m
    £600–2,005

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane CHC - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    35h 3m
    £1,084–3,573

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£438Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,891 mi
  • Duration: 32h 2m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Canterbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Canterbury. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Canterbury West.

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