What is the cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Timaru is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blenheim to Timaru?

The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Timaru is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Blenheim and Timaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Blenheim to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Blenheim and arriving at Timaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Blenheim to Timaru?

The distance between Blenheim and Timaru is 474 km. The road distance is 465.4 km.

How do I travel from Blenheim to Timaru without a car?

The best way to get from Blenheim to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Blenheim to Timaru?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Blenheim to Timaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blenheim to Timaru bus from?

Blenheim to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Blenheim station.

Bus or fly from Blenheim to Timaru?

The best way to get from Blenheim to Timaru is to bus which takes 9h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Blenheim to Timaru bus arrive?

Blenheim to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Blenheim to Timaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Blenheim to Timaru is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Blenheim to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.

Blenheim to Timaru - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Blenheim to Timaru by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
9h
Drive 465.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blenheim to Timarucar 465.4 km
5h 49m
$135–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain Coastal Pacific
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
9h 53m
Fly from Woodbourne Airport
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane BHE - TIU
6h 55m
$151–729
Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane NSN - TIU
7h 37m
$164–770

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) flights

4Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blenheim to Timaru.

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Distance: 473.5 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Blenheim to Timaru via Christchurch in around 9h. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) 4 times a week.

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