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Outbound fromGlasgow Central to Christchurch by train
It takes an average of 11h 39m to travel from Glasgow Central to Christchurch by train, over a distance of around 368 miles (593 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Glasgow Central to Christchurch and tickets for this journey start from £51.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 10:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Glasgow Central | |
| Arrival station | Christchurch | |
| Journey time | From 8h 22m | |
| Distance | 368 miles (593 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £51.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Southern, Lumo |
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Christchurch in 8 hours 22 minutes
If you want to travel from Glasgow Central to Christchurch by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Glasgow Central to Christchurch by train to take around 11 hours 39 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 8 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 368 miles (593 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Christchurch. You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Lumo. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Glasgow Central to Christchurch start from £51.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow Central to Christchurch
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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 Glasgow Central to Christchurch is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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