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Trains from Waterbeach (WBC) to Christchurch (CHR)

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32

train journeys
per day

135

miles (218 kms)

4hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:26 / 01:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Waterbeach (WBC) to Christchurch (CHR)

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

The distance by rail from Waterbeach to Christchurch is approximately 135 miles (218 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 8 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Waterbeach to Christchurch. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Waterbeach to Christchurch Today

  • Mon 27th May
    05:26
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    06:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    06:27
    4 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    10:29
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    07:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    07:28
    4 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    11:29
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    07:56
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    08:26
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    08:57
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    09:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    09:53
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    10:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    14:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    10:56
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    11:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    15:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    12:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    12:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    13:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    13:27
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    17:35
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    14:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    14:27
    4 hrs 2 mins 4 changes
    18:29
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch
  • Mon 27th May
    15:03
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:52
    Waterbeach
    Christchurch
    Waterbeach to Christchurch

About Waterbeach Station

Station name Waterbeach (WBC)
Address Waterbeach station, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT
Managed by GN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
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 Waterbeach and Christchurch

The travel time between Waterbeach and Christchurch by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Waterbeach and Christchurch 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 05:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:07.

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

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

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