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How to get fromBlenheim to Timaruby plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Blenheim to Timaru by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane BHE - TIU
    4h 25m
    $152–720

  2. Drive 465.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blenheim to Timarucar car 465.4 km
    5h 49m
    $137–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    9h

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blenheim to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    9h 53m

  5. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NSN - TIU
    7h 37m
    $164–770

  6. Car ferry to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    8h 41m
    $304–1,160

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blenheim to Timaru via Christchurch in around 9h.

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