There are 4 ways to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison by bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouthbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus Greymouth - Nelson
6h 17mDrive 229.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchisoncar 229.1 km
2h 37m$67–96Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Westport
- Take the bus from Westport to Murchisonbus West Coast
5h 28m$113–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouthtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus Greymouth - Nelson
7h 13m$161–270
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison by shuttle and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Murchison via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) and Murchison is 297 km. The road distance is 229.1 km.
The best way to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison, including transfers.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison.
There are 13+ hotels available in Murchison.
What companies run services between Arthur's Pass (mountain pass), West Coast, New Zealand and Murchison, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Arthur's Pass (mountain pass) to Murchison via Arthurs Pass and Greymouth in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Arthur's Pass to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Taramakau Valley Trail Carpark to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Westport to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
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