There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton by bus, car, or taxi
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Akaroa to Lyttelton by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Akaroa to Lyttelton is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Lyttelton. However, there are services departing from Akaroa and arriving at Lyttelton Wharf via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Akaroa and Lyttelton is 107 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 36m and costs $53.
It takes approximately 2h 36m 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 Lyttelton Wharf via Christchurch and Bus Interchange in around 2h 36m.
- 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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