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How to get fromChristchurch to Leestonby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Leeston by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 80 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Gerald St near Springs Rdbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Gerald St near Springs Rd to Leestontaxi taxi
    57 min
    $83–103

  2. Drive  42.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Leestoncar car 42.1 km
    33 min
    $14–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Leestontaxi taxi 42.1 km
    33 min
    $160–200

  4. Line 80 bus, taxi via Lincoln University

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Lincoln Universitybus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Lincoln University to Leestontaxi taxi
    58 min
    $83–103

  5. Line 80 bus, taxi via Lincoln University #2

    1. Take the bus from St Asaph St near Montreal St to Lincoln Universitybus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Lincoln University to Leestontaxi taxi
    1h
    $83–103

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  • Distance: 42.4 km
  • Duration: 57 min

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Leeston. However, you can take the line 80 bus to Gerald St near Springs Rd then take the taxi to Leeston. Alternatively, you can drive from Christchurch to Leeston in around 33 min.

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