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How to get fromLondon to Christchurchby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Christchurch by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    34h 51m
    $1,331–3,080

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LGW - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    38h 25m
    $1,272–3,836

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    30h 39m
    $1,534–3,563

  4. Fly London City Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LCY - CHC
    30h 49m
    $2,010–7,012

  5. Fly London Stansted Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane STN - CHC
    32h 11m
    $1,747–2,869

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    38h 14m
    $1,350–4,532

  7. Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SEN - CHC
    33h 9m
    $1,650–6,074

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LTN - CHC
    45h 8m
    $2,348–3,065

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration35h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19,019.5 km
  • Duration: 34h 51m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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