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How to get fromChristchurch to Canterbury Plainsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Canterbury Plains by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the taxi from Darfield to Canterbury Plainstaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    $165–208

  2. Drive 50.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Canterbury Plainscar car 50.8 km
    49 min
    $15–22

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunsandelbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Dunsandel to Canterbury Plainstaxi taxi
    1h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Canterbury Plainstaxi taxi 50.8 km
    49 min
    $170–210

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Canterbury Plains, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Canterbury Plains. However, you can take the train to Darfield then take the taxi to Canterbury Plains. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dunsandel then take the taxi to Canterbury Plains.

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