There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 8 bus
best- Take the bus from Akaroa to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Akaroa
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus 8
2h 28m$53Drive 75.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Akaroa to Lytteltoncar 75.2 km
1h 13m$23–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akaroa to Lytteltontaxi 75.2 km
1h 13m$260–310
Akaroa to Lyttelton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Lyttelton. However, there are services departing from Akaroa and arriving at Dublin St near Norwich Qy via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Akaroa and Lyttelton is 106 km. The road distance is 75.2 km.
The best way to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton without a car is to bus and line 8 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $53.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton, including transfers.
Akaroa to Lyttelton bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.
Akaroa to Lyttelton bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akaroa to Lyttelton is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Akaroa to Lyttelton.
There are 1704+ hotels available in Lyttelton.
What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Lyttelton, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Akaroa to Dublin St near Norwich Qy via Christchurch and Bus Interchange in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 0800 800 575
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Akaroa to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $260–310
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