Christchurch to Birmingham by train
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Overview: trains from Christchurch to Birmingham
Find the key information for travelling by train from Christchurch to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Christchurch to Birmingham by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Christchurch to Birmingham? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 194 kilometres.
Train cost between Christchurch to Birmingham
Getting from Christchurch to Birmingham by rail typically costs AU$192.75, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Train timetable for travel between Christchurch and Birmingham
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Christchurch to Birmingham by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 05:23
Last daily departure (weekday): 23:20
First daily departure (weekend): 05:50
Last daily departure (weekend): 23:14
Average number of daily trains: 23 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 50 minutes
Average train travel time from Christchurch to Birmingham
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 6 minutes, travelling a total distance of 194 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets between Christchurch and Birmingham?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Making the most of your Christchurch to Birmingham travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Birmingham.
FAQs about the train journey from Christchurch to Birmingham
Want to know more about your journey from Christchurch to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Christchurch to Birmingham is 194 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is AU$192.75. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
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