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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    37h 30m
    $1,428–3,434

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BRS - CHC
    33h 18m
    $1,308–7,196

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

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    32h 48m
    $1,413–7,394

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EXT - CHC
    32h 32m
    $2,038–6,561

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

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    33h 17m
    $1,469–7,444

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

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot 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
    34h 59m
    $1,746–5,777

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SOU - CHC
    35h 14m
    $1,903–6,364

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

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LGW - HKK
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    46h 47m
    $1,548–7,569

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration34h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19,341.9 km
  • Duration: 37h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Reading, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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