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Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Merstham (MHM)

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32

train journeys
per day

79

miles (128 kms)

2hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

05:23 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Christchurch (CHR) to Merstham (MHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Christchurch and Merstham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Christchurch to Merstham is approximately 79 miles (128 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 8 mins.

Southern, GWR, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Merstham.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Christchurch to Merstham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 31 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Christchurch to Merstham

Journeys from Christchurch to Merstham Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:23
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    08:08
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:45
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:12
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:42
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:31
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:25
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    3 hrs 2 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    11:33
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:39
    2 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    11:33
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:43
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:41
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:36
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    15:42
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:36
    3 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    16:41
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:36
    2 hrs 57 mins 4 changes
    17:33
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:30
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    18:01
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:36
    3 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    18:42
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:30
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    19:02
    Christchurch
    Merstham
    Christchurch to Merstham

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
Address Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Merstham Station

Station name Merstham (MHM)
Address Merstham station, Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:35
Saturday 06:10 - 19:35
Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Christchurch and Merstham

The travel time between Christchurch and Merstham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Christchurch and Merstham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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Amenities on trains between Christchurch and Merstham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Christchurch & Merstham. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, GWR, Thameslink, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Christchurch and Merstham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Christchurch and Merstham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.