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How to get fromCarters Beach to Hanmer Springsby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carters Beach to Hanmer Springs by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westport to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    11h 2m

  2. Drive 218.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carters Beach to Hanmer Springscar car 218.9 km
    2h 35m
    $64–93

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    8h 32m
    $160–198

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Westport to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus
    12h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carters Beach to Hanmer Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Carters Beach, West Coast, New Zealand and Hanmer Springs, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Carters Beach to Hanmer Springs via Westport, Greymouth, and Christchurch in around 11h 2m.

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