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How to get fromChristchurch to Farewell Spitby train, bus, unknown, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Farewell Spit by train, bus, unknown, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Atawhaibus bus
    3. Walk from Atawhai to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    9h 35m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    4. Walk from The Barn to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    11h 24m

  3. Train, bus, Water taxi, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    5. Walk from Totaranui to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    14h 5m

  4. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Tōtaranuishuttle bus
    3. Walk from Tōtaranui to Farewell Spitunknown unknown
    9h 12m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 515.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Farewell Spit, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Farewell Spit. However, you can take the train to Blenheim, walk to Blenheim, take the bus to Atawhai, then travel to Farewell Spit. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Farewell Spit via Blenheim, Nelson, Millers Acre Carpark, and The Barn in around 11h 24m.

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