There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
50 min$65–85Line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riccarton Ave to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Drbus 5
56 min$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rollestontaxi 25.8 km
22 min$90–110Drive 25.8 km
- Drive from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rollestoncar 25.8 km
22 min$8–11
Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston is to line 5 bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $90 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riccarton Ave and arriving at Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christchurch and arriving at Rolleston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Rolleston is 22 km. The road distance is 25.8 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $65 - $85.
The train from Christchurch to Rolleston takes 20 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Riccarton Ave station.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston is to train which takes 50 min and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Christchurch Botanic Gardens, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Rolleston once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Riccarton Ave to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Christchurch to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Riccarton Ave to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr station.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston is 26 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Christchurch Botanic Gardens to Rolleston.
There are 1579+ hotels available in Rolleston.