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How to get fromChristchurch to Ligar Bayby train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Ligar Bay by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Atawhaibus bus
    3. Drive from Atawhai to Ligar Baycar car
    9h 22m
    $282–624

  2. Drive 478.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Ligar Baycar car 478.8 km
    5h 45m
    $140–202

  3. Bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from The Barn to Ligar Baytaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $241–399

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Ligar Baytaxi taxi
    10h 21m
    $441–880

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    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 The Barnbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from The Barn to Ligar Baytaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $462–844

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $346–1,682

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 542.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Ligar Bay, New Zealand?

You can take a shuttle from Christchurch to Ligar Bay via Saint Arnaud and Wainui Bay in around 8h 7m.

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