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How to get fromChristchurch to Swanageby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Christchurch to Swanage 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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    35h 45m
    £547–1,401

  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
    44h 16m
    £392–1,203

  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
    37h 13m
    £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 54m
    £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 47m
    £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
    40h 18m
    £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
    40h 16m
    £720–2,438

  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
    46h 36m
    £750–2,496

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration30h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,922.9 mi
  • Duration: 35h 45m

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 Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Reading, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Bus Station. 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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