There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
2h$150–200Drive 133.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Rollestoncar 133.1 km
1h 33m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus 5 / ...
3h 29m$65–121
Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Rolleston via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arthur's Pass and arriving at Rolleston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Rolleston is 117 km. The road distance is 133.1 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs $150 - $200.
The train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston takes 2h including transfers and departs once daily.
Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Arthur's Pass station.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston is to train which takes 2h and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston once daily. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Rolleston via Bus Interchange in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Bus Interchange to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Rolleston.
There are 1603+ hotels available in Rolleston.