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

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Foxton by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, line 401 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to St Marys Catholic Sch Foxtonbus bus
    5h 2m
    $302–765

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Foxtoncar car
    9h 2m
    $258–322

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    13h 10m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    13h 11m

  5. Fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    5h 54m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 492.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Foxton. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, then take the line 401 bus to St Marys Catholic Sch Foxton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Foxton via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 13h 10m.

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