There are 4 ways to get from Alexandra to Oamaru by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alexandra to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
5h 59m$48–90Drive 217.6 km
- Drive from Alexandra to Oamarucar 217.6 km
2h 35m$67–97Bus via Thames Street
- Take the bus from Alexandra to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Thames Streetbus 1
6h 4m$48–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alexandra to Dunedinbus Queenstown - Dunedin
- Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain The Victorian
7h 23m$128–200
Alexandra to Oamaru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Oamaru is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandra to Oamaru is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra to Oamaru. However, there are services departing from Alexandra and arriving at Oamaru via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Alexandra and Oamaru is 308 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Alexandra to Oamaru without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Alexandra to Oamaru, including transfers.
Alexandra to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Alexandra station.
Alexandra to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra to Oamaru is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Alexandra to Oamaru.
There are 107+ hotels available in Oamaru.
What companies run services between Alexandra, New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Alexandra to Oamaru via Dunedin in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- [email protected]
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Alexandra to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Alexandra to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Alexandra to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
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