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

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $107–378

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain train Wrl
    12h 16m
    $157–221

  3. Train, car 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 Station to Featherston Stationtrain train Wrl
    12h 17m
    $376–676

  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 Featherstoncar car
    8h 28m
    $249–303

Christchurch to Featherston by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Featherston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 384.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Featherston. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Featherston Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Featherston Station via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station in around 12h 16m.

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