Directions - UK

The historical town of Christchurch is located in the South West coast of Dorset.

By Road
The M3 and M27 provide easy access from London and the South East, and the M40 and A34 provide good access from the Midlands. The A35 links Southampton with Christchurch and continues through the town to Bournemouth, Poole and the South West.

By Air
Bournemouth International Airport is actually located in the Borough of Christchurch, only 10 minutes drive from the town centre. Ryanair provide a daily scheduled flight to Dublin. Full details can be obtained from Bournemouth International Airport on 01202 364000. Website: www.flybournemouth.com

By Rail
South-West Trains provide a regular rail service between London Waterloo, Southampton, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. Connecting regional and direct inter-city trains operate from Bournemouth. Details can be obtained from National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

By Coach/Bus
Flightlink provides an excellent daily service from London and Heathrow/Gatwick airports to the Bournemouth Travel Interchange. Connecting bus services from Bournemouth to Christchurch are operated by Yellow Buses and Wilts & Dorset. Route and timetable information is available from the Christchurch Information Centre. Tel: 01202 471780.

By Taxi
Christchurch Radio Cabs - for all your taxi requirements, local and distance service, private hire, courier service, 7-seat vehicles, wheelchair and disabled access. For further information contact 01202 484848 or Website: www.christchurchradiocabs.com

Taxi ranks can be found in Station Road (in front of Christchurch Rail Station), and in the High Street opposite the Information Centre and in Bargates. There are also other taxi and private hire vehicles throughout the borough.

By Sea
Christchurch is only 9 miles from the port of Poole where Brittany Ferries sail to Cherbourg in France and Condor Ferries operate scheduled services to the Channel Islands. Good road communications also make Christchurch easily accessible to visitors from northern Europe via the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton.