There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Springfieldtrain TranzAlpine
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Lake Coleridgetaxi
1h 52m$281–349Drive 112.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Christchurch to Lake Coleridgecar 112.7 km
1h 37m$33–48Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Passbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Drive from Arthurs Pass to Lake Coleridgecar
3h 29m$88–158
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Christchurch and Lake Coleridge is 117 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs $280 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Lake Coleridge is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge.
There are eight+ hotels available in Lake Coleridge.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lake Coleridge, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge. However, you can take the train to Springfield then take the taxi to Lake Coleridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Lake Coleridge via Arthurs Pass in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
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