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Christchurch to Southend East Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Christchurch to Southend East? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AED 89.05, with average prices for this route around AED 89.05. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:28 3 hours 41 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	18:09 Southend East	Find Tickets
14:36 3 hours 53 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	18:29 Southend East	Find Tickets
15:28 3 hours 39 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	19:07 Southend East	Find Tickets
15:36 3 hours 53 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	19:29 Southend East	Find Tickets
16:28 3 hours 43 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	20:11 Southend East	Find Tickets
17:29 3 hours 36 minutes, Changes required Christchurch	21:05 Paris	Find Tickets

Christchurch to Southend East Train Route Details

First train

05:19

Last train

23:18

Departure station

Christchurch

Arrival station

Southend East

Journey time

3 hours 30 minutes

Distance

197 km

Price

AED 89.05*

Train operators

c2c, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Christchurch to Southend East

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Christchurch to Southend East can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Christchurch to Southend East for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Christchurch to Southend East, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Christchurch to Southend East ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Christchurch to Southend East train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Trains from Christchurch to Southend East from AED 89.05

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Christchurch to Southend East Train prices and times

Christchurch to Southend East Train Route Details