There are 3 ways to get from Ashburton to Milford Sound by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchangebus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Soundbus Queenstown - Milford Sound
13h 19m$242–343Drive 670.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashburton to Milford Soundcar 670.3 km
7h 47m$197–285Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
- Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane
8h 41m$692–743
Ashburton to Milford Sound by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashburton to Milford Sound is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ashburton to Milford Sound is to drive which takes 7h 47m and costs $190 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashburton to Milford Sound. However, there are services departing from Ashburton and arriving at Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Ashburton and Milford Sound is 675 km. The road distance is 670.3 km.
The best way to get from Ashburton to Milford Sound without a car is to bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $240 - $350.
It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Ashburton to Milford Sound, including transfers.
Ashburton to Milford Sound bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ashburton station.
Ashburton to Milford Sound bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Frankton Bus Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashburton to Milford Sound is 670 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Ashburton to Milford Sound.
There are two+ hotels available in Milford Sound.
What companies run services between Ashburton, New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Ashburton to Milford Sound via Frankton Bus Interchange and Milford Sound in around 13h 19m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $140–200
- Flexi
- $180–1,400
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Milford Sound
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $100–150
- Flexi
- $130–1,000
Bus from Ashburton to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $140–200
- Flexi
- $180–1,400
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