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How to get fromChristchurch to Dorsetby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Christchurch to Dorset 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 Woking to Pooletrain train
    35h 24m
    £540–1,190

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CHC - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain train
    44h 44m
    £467–1,441

  3. 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 Clapham Junction to Pooletrain train
    36h 14m
    £712–1,339

  4. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CHC - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain train
    36h 44m
    £721–2,445

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CHC - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    39h 17m
    £519–1,680

  6. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane CHC - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain train
    44h 21m
    £795–2,695

  7. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane CHC - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain train
    38h 28m
    £863–2,821

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CHC - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    41h 24m
    £650–1,719

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£440Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,934.9 mi
  • Duration: 35h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Dorset. 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 Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Poole, walk to Poole station, take the bus to Tesco, then take the bus to Furzehill.

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