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Trains from Southend Airport (SIA) to Christchurch (CHR)

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31

train journeys
per day

122

miles (196 kms)

3hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 5 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Southend Airport (SIA) to Christchurch (CHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Southend Airport and Christchurch , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend Airport to Christchurch is approximately 122 miles (196 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, London Overground, Southern, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Airport and Christchurch.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend Airport to Christchurch. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 42 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southend Airport to Christchurch

Journeys from Southend Airport to Christchurch Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:35
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    09:02
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:45
    3 hrs 44 mins 5 changes
    09:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:00
    3 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    09:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:47
    3 hrs 42 mins 5 changes
    10:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:59
    3 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    10:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:37
    3 hrs 52 mins 5 changes
    11:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:03
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    11:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 5 changes
    12:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:55
    3 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    12:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:35
    3 hrs 54 mins 5 changes
    13:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    13:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:36
    3 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    14:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:36
    3 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    15:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:56
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:53
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:36
    3 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    16:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:56
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    17:05
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:36
    4 hrs 5 changes
    17:36
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:56
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    18:04
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:36
    3 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    18:29
    Southend Airport
    Christchurch
    Southend Airport to Christchurch

About Southend Airport Station

Station name Southend Airport (SIA)
Address Southend Airport station, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF
Managed by XS

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend Airport and Christchurch

The travel time between Southend Airport and Christchurch by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend Airport and Christchurch vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:45.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend Airport & Christchurch. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, London Overground, Southern, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Southend Airport and Christchurch.

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