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How to get fromDorset to Christchurch (Station)by bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Christchurch (Station) by bus, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    39h 39m
    $1,257–2,525

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BRS - CHC
    2d 7h
    $1,199–8,678

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    33h 57m
    $1,660–3,060

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SOU - CHC
    34h 42m
    $1,647–5,597

  5. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CWL - CHC
    38h 28m
    $1,743–5,766

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EXT - CHC
    37h 36m
    $1,910–6,207

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LGW - HKK
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Arthur's Passshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurchtrain train
    43h 35m
    $1,445–6,230

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane LHR - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus bus
    43h 46m
    $1,449–3,715

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration36h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorset to Christchurch (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19,193.2 km
  • Duration: 39h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Christchurch (Station). However, you can take the bus to Tesco, take the bus to Poole station, walk to Poole, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 3 bus to Westfield Riccarton, then walk to Christchurch (Station). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Winchester, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 3 bus to Westfield Riccarton, then walk to Christchurch (Station).

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