How much does it cost to go from Birmingham to Christchurch by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £129.77. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Birmingham to Christchurch by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Birmingham to Christchurch by train?

The shortest trip is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Birmingham to Christchurch by train

Q: How far is it from Birmingham to Christchurch by train?

The trip from Birmingham to Christchurch covers a distance of 194 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Christchurch

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Christchurch, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:42 View journey

Last train 23:10 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 3hr 18m View journey

Distance (km) 194

Trains / day 24 View all

Cheapest journey £129.77 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 59m

Train operators 8

Going from Birmingham to Christchurch by train

About to set off from Birmingham to Christchurch by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Birmingham to Christchurch

Getting from Birmingham to Christchurch by rail typically costs £129.77, 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 times for travel from Birmingham to Christchurch

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:42 and the last departure is 23:10. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:04 and the last train leaves at 23:00. On average, a total of 24 trains make this journey each day.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Christchurch?

This journey covers a total of 194 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 18 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Birmingham and Christchurch?

You can secure tickets for travel between Birmingham and Christchurch up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Christchurch

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Christchurch.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Christchurch

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