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How to get fromAshburton to Balcluthaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashburton to Balclutha by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    6h 55m

  2. Bus via Dunedin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Invercargill
    7h 1m
    $40–108

  3. Drive 354.1 km

    1. Drive from Ashburton to Balcluthacar car 354.1 km
    4h 27m
    $104–150

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus bus
    6h 26m

  5. Bus to Timaru, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane TIU - DUD
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus bus
    7h 54m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 360.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Balclutha, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Ashburton to Balclutha via Dunedin in around 6h 55m.

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