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How to get fromAkaroa Harbour to Timaruby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Akaroa Harbour to Timaru by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Rollestoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    3h 14m

  2. Drive 221.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Timarucar car 221.8 km
    3h 1m
    $65–94

  3. Drive, bus via Christchurch

    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Church Cornercar car
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    3h 40m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    5h 33m

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Map of how to get from Akaroa Harbour to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Akaroa Harbour to Timaru via Akaroa and Christchurch in around 5h 33m.

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