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How to get fromChristchurch to Lower Huttby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Lower Hutt 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 Woburn Stationtrain train
    3h 35m
    $99–368

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 50m
    $151–213

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 50m
    $370–668

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 58m
    $238–287

Christchurch to Lower Hutt by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Lower Hutt. 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 Woburn Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Waterloo Station via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station in around 10h 50m.

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