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Outbound fromChristchurch to Newton Abbot by train
It takes an average of 5h 34m to travel from Christchurch to Newton Abbot by train, over a distance of around 81 miles (130 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Christchurch to Newton Abbot and tickets for this journey start from £49.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Christchurch | |
| Arrival station | Newton Abbot | |
| Journey time | From 3h 21m | |
| Distance | 81 miles (130 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £49.50 | |
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Taking the train from Christchurch to Newton Abbot in 3 hours 21 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Christchurch to Newton Abbot? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 34 minutes to travel the 81 miles (130 km) from Christchurch to Newton Abbot by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or CrossCountry to Newton Abbot. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Christchurch to Newton Abbot in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £49.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Newton Abbot by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Christchurch to Newton Abbot
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Christchurch to Newton Abbot is right for you.
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