What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Ashburton?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Ashburton is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $800 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Ashburton?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Ashburton is to fly and bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $230 - $800.

How far is it from Auckland to Ashburton?

The distance between Auckland and Ashburton is 864 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Ashburton without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Ashburton without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 25h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Ashburton?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Auckland to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ashburton.

Auckland to Ashburton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 5 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Ashburton by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Christchurch International Airport, line 5 bus, bus
best
1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
3. Take the bus from The Hub Hornby to Rollestonbus
4. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus
6h 33m
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane AKL - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Ashburtonbus
11h 36m
$239–792
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus
25h 10m
Train, car ferry, drive, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus
25h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Ashburtoncar
15h 56m
$443–599
Fly to Timaru, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)plane AKL - TIU
2. Take the bus from Temuka to Ashburtonbus
7h 29m

Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Ashburton. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, then take the bus to Ashburton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Ashburton via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 25h 10m.

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