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How to get fromBrightwater to Kaikōuraby car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Brightwater to Kaikōura by car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Brightwater to Blenheimcar car
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    4h 4m
    $149–607

  2. Drive 263.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brightwater to Kaikōuracar car 263.7 km
    3h 27m
    $77–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 2m

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle bus
    4h 37m
    $125–606

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    6h 27m
    $131–611

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brightwater to Kaikōura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Brightwater, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Ellis Street near Fairfield Street to Kaikoura via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 6h 2m.

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