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Train companies affected:CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway
Last updated:Today at 10:58
Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Christchurch (CHR)
Christchurch station, Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PL
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 12:55
- Opening Hours Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00
- Opening Hours Sunday: 08:45 - 12:45
Location
The ticket office is located on Platform 2.
Ticket Vending Machines are located outside the main entrance.
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Office
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard notes
Christchurch ticket office can order new smartcards for collection and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 12:55
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: 08:45 - 12:45
Staff Help Available
No
Customer Help Points
Yes
Customer Help points are located on every platform
Customer Services Notes
Please contact our Customer Service Centre on 0345 6000 650
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Lost Property Saturday to Sunday: No
- Lost Property Public Holidays: No
Opening times are for the Lost Property office at London Waterloo. There is no Lost Property office at Christchurch.
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details.
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.
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Platform 2
Waiting rooms
- Waiting rooms Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 12:55
- Waiting rooms Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00
- Waiting rooms Sunday: 08:45 - 12:45
Heated waiting rooms on each platform. Seating is compliant with code of practice.
Seating area
Yes
Wheelchairs available
No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
Yes
Accessible spaces
2 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
No
Staff Help
Staff help available
No
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Customer Help points are located on every platform
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Friday: Yes
- Helpline Saturday: Yes
- Helpline Sunday: Yes
24 hours a day, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Assistance is available to customers boarding and alighting trains, at all times trains are running. At this station assistance is provided by the Guard on board the train. You can book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey when travelling on South Western Railway. Planning in advance isn't always possible so do not worry if you haven't booked - please make yourself known to the Guard, who will step out onto the platform when the train arrives.
Toilets
Yes
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.
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Platform 2
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
- Waiting Rooms Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 12:55
- Waiting Rooms Saturday: 07:00 - 14:00
- Waiting Rooms Sunday: 08:45 - 12:45
Heated waiting rooms on each platform. Seating is compliant with code of practice.
Seating Area
Yes
Spaces
65 spaces
Accessible spaces
2 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
Car park CCTV
No
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per hour £1.00
- Off-peak rate £3.00
- Rate per day £6.00
- Rate on Saturday £3.00
- Rate on Sunday £3.00
- Rate per week £23.90
- Rate per month £84.70
- Rate per 3 months £254.10
- Rate per year £847.00
Notes
RingGo Code 77495.
Hourly rate available from 1200 from RingGo ONLY.
Bank Holiday £3.00.
Off-Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday. Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £9.00.
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
No
Public Wi-Fi
Yes
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Bicycle Storage
Spaces
44 spaces
2 lockers plus an additional 120 cycle spaces
Type of Storage
Lockers, Stands & Racks
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
Stour Road bus stop outside of station
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
