Avon Beach
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 12:55:00
- Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 14:00:00
- Sunday open from 08:45:00 until 12:45:00
| 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:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Christchurch
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Christchurch station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 08:18 | 1 | On time |
| to Brockenhurst | South Western Railway | 08:33 | 1 | On time |
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 08:38 | 2 | On time |
| to Weymouth | South Western Railway | 09:02 | 2 | On time |
| to Winchester | South Western Railway | 09:13 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Poole | South Western Railway | 08:18 | 1 | On time |
| from Weymouth | South Western Railway | 08:32 | 1 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 08:38 | 2 | On time |
| from London Waterloo | South Western Railway | 09:02 | 2 | On time |
| from Poole | South Western Railway | 09:12 | On time |
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