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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 34m
    $99–316

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 50m
    $149–211

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 50m
    $388–656

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 58m
    $232–279

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Lower Hutt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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 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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