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How to get fromAshburton to Murchisonby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashburton to Murchison by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus
    11h 13m

  2. Drive 372 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashburton to Murchisoncar car 372 km
    4h 30m
    $108–156

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Murchisonbus bus
    8h 37m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Murchisonbus bus
    11h 6m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus
    11h 39m

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ashburton to Murchison.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ashburton to Murchison via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 11h 39m.

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