There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Mandeville St and arriving at Timaru via Church Corner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Timaru is 164 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
Christchurch (Station) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch (Station) to Timaru is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru.
There are 79+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Timaru twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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