Trains to Avon Beach

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It's simple to reach Avon Beach, in Christchurch, by train. Simply hop on a train to Christchurch station and then it's just a couple of miles away, but there are frequent buses and taxis at the station that'll get you there.

Avon Beach in Christchurch is a family favourite - and less busy than Bournemouth.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property	Available
Lost Property Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Unavailable
Postbox	Unavailable
Telephones	Unavailable
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Unavailable
ATM	Unavailable
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Step-free category B station - This station has level access from the main entrance and car park to Platform 1 (for trains towards Weymouth). There is level access from Clarendon Road to Platform 2 (for trains towards London Waterloo) via a separate entrance. The step-free route between platforms is approximately 475m via the street.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Unavailable

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Christchurch station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Customer Service notes	Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Car parking spaces	66

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	122
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	There are lockers available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is not available at the station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Unavailable
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Christchurch station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Radio Cabs (01202 484848) or Chritax (01202 470000) or Moores (01202 487277).

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Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Poole	South Western Railway	17:09	2	Late
to Basingstoke	South Western Railway	17:10		On time
to London Waterloo	South Western Railway	17:30	1	On time
to Poole	South Western Railway	17:39	2	Late
to Bournemouth	South Western Railway	17:45		On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from London Waterloo	South Western Railway	17:08	2	Late
from Bournemouth	South Western Railway	17:09		On time
from Weymouth	South Western Railway	17:29	1	On time
from Poole	South Western Railway	17:29	1	On time
from London Waterloo	South Western Railway	17:39	2	Late

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Avon Beach

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Christchurch

Departures

Arrivals

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