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How to get fromChristchurch to Devonportby plane, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Devonport by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2 to Devonport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 48m
    $185–435

  2. Train, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2 to Devonport Ferry Terminalferry ferry Dev
    22h 48m
    $674–1,017

  3. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2 to Devonport Ferry Terminalferry ferry Dev
    23h 10m
    $201–343

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Devonportcar car
    15h 9m
    $406–550

Christchurch to Devonport by train, foot, car ferry, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$674Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Devonport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 783.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Devonport, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Devonport. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2, then take the ferry to Devonport Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Devonport Ferry Terminal via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Papakura Train Station 3, Waitemata Train Station 4, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2 in around 22h 48m.

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