There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Rolleston and arriving at Timaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Christchurch (Station) and Timaru is 159 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 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Christchurch (Station) to Timaru, including transfers.
Christchurch (Station) to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rolleston 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 74+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch (Station), New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Rolleston to Timaru twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rolleston to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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