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How to get fromAkaroa to Little Riverby bus, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Akaroa to Little River by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Little River Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $353–686

  2. Bus, fly to Avalon Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CHC - AVV
    13h 47m
    $290–1,014

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,566.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Little River, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Akaroa to Little River. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Little River Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, then take the train to Little River Station.

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