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How to get fromChristchurch to Swanageby plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Christchurch to Swanage by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CHC - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    34h 55m
    £519–1,329

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CHC - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    43h 49m
    £392–1,103

  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 London Waterloo to Warehamtrain train
    36h 43m
    £601–1,807

  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 Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Warehamtrain train
    41h 28m
    £406–1,213

  5. 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 Warehamtrain train
    33h 21m
    £671–2,240

  6. 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 London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain train
    39h 50m
    £459–1,308

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain train
    39h 15m
    £720–2,433

  8. 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 Upweytrain train
    45h 51m
    £750–2,496

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration30h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£516Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,911.3 mi
  • Duration: 34h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Swanage. 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 Central Bus Station, take the bus to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Mowlem Court. 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 Canning Town DLR Station, walk to Canning Town station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station.

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