There are 3 ways to get from Ashburton to Akaroa by bus, taxi, or car
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 Ashburton to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus Christchurch - Akaroa
4h 45mDrive 140.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashburton to Akaroacar 140.8 km
1h 54m$42–60Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Dunedin / ...
- Take the taxi from Rolleston to Akaroataxi
1h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashburton to Akaroa is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ashburton to Akaroa is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashburton to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Ashburton and arriving at Akaroa via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ashburton and Akaroa is 165 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Ashburton to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ashburton to Akaroa, including transfers.
Ashburton to Akaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ashburton station.
Ashburton to Akaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashburton to Akaroa is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ashburton to Akaroa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Akaroa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Ashburton to Akaroa via Christchurch in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Ashburton to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 800 575
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Akaroa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.