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Trains from Old Street (OLD) to Christchurch (CHR)

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50

train journeys
per day

91

miles (147 kms)

2hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

00:35 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 5 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Old Street (OLD) to Christchurch (CHR)

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On a typical weekday there are 50 scheduled rail journeys between Old Street and Christchurch , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 50 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Old Street to Christchurch is approximately 91 miles (147 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 7 mins.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Great Northern, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Old Street and Christchurch.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Old Street to Christchurch. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 39 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Old Street to Christchurch

Journeys from Old Street to Christchurch Today

  • Mon 11th Nov
    00:35
    7 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    07:37
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    06:00
    3 hrs 2 mins2 changes
    09:02
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    06:22
    3 hrs 7 mins5 changes
    09:29
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    06:23
    3 hrs 20 mins4 changes
    09:43
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:00
    2 hrs 54 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    09:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:08
    2 hrs 46 mins3 changes
    09:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    07:30
    2 hrs 59 mins5 changes
    10:29
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:04
    2 hrs 50 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    10:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:10
    2 hrs 44 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    10:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:14
    2 hrs 40 mins3 changes
    10:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:24
    3 hrs 4 mins5 changes
    11:28
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    08:30
    3 hrs 5 mins4 changes
    11:35
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:07
    2 hrs 47 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    11:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:15
    2 hrs 39 mins3 changes
    11:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    09:25
    3 hrs 3 mins5 changes
    12:28
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    10:02
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    12:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    10:10
    2 hrs 44 mins3 changes
    12:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    10:25
    3 hrs 10 mins4 changes
    13:35
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    11:02
    2 hrs 52 mins2 changes - overtaken train
    13:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch
  • Mon 11th Nov
    11:10
    2 hrs 44 mins3 changes
    13:54
    Old Street
    Christchurch
    Old Street to Christchurch

About Old Street Station

Station name Old Street (OLD)
AddressOld Street station, Old Street, London, EC1Y 1BE
Managed byLT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Christchurch Station

Station name Christchurch (CHR)
AddressChristchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Managed bySW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:00 - 12:55
Saturday 07:00 - 14:00
Sunday 08:45 - 12:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Old Street and Christchurch

The travel time between Old Street and Christchurch by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Old Street and Christchurch vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 50 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Old Street & Christchurch. owever, there are 50 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, Great Northern, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Old Street and Christchurch.

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