Christchurch Station

Christchurch Railway Station

A modern slice of Railway history

Our iconic Christchurch Railway Station is located within Tower Junction retail park in Addington on the southwestern edge of Christchurch city. 

Sometimes referred to as Addington Station, our bright and modern station was opened in 1993 and is the third Christchurch Railway Station. The previous Christchurch Railway Station was located on Morehouse Avenue and was dismantled following the 2011 earthquake. 

Today's Christchurch Railway Station is built upon the historic site of the Addington Railway Workshops where New Zealand's first locomotive was manufactured. The historic water tower that shadows the station is the first reinforced concrete structure ever built and stands as a testament to this great railway legacy. It is the tower and the rail junction that gives the retail park its name. 

Coastal Pacific train from Christchurch 

Our Coastal Pacific Christchurch to Picton train departs Christchurch Railway Station in the early morning, reaching Picton by early afternoon in time to connect comfortably with the Interislander Cook Strait ferry to Wellington. 

Christchurch Station opens at 6:00am for Check-in and Ticketing. You can buy tickets for the Coastal Pacific at Christchurch Station on the day of travel, but we strongly encourage you to Book online in advance. Standing is not allowed and if all seats are sold out you will not be able to travel.

Coastal Pacific Check-In

• Check-in opens 6:00am
• Collect Boarding Pass and Luggage Labels at Check-in
• Check in all wheeled cabin bags, large bags, backpacks and suitcases
• Label luggage and deposit at our secure Luggage Carriage
• Locate your seat using the Carriage and Seat number on your Boarding Pass
• Check-in closes 6:40am

Christchurch Railway Station

Coastal Pacific Timetable