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How to get fromChristchurch to Morrinsvilleby plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Morrinsville by plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Morrinsvillecar car
    4h 37m
    $120–595

  2. Fly to Auckland, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    7h 22m
    $102–299

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain train
    21h 12m
    $631–958

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    22h 10m
    $175–304

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Morrinsvillecar car
    13h 51m
    $376–489

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, line 13 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from 72 Peachgrove Rd, Hamilton to Gate 2, University of Waikatobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsvillebus bus
    6h 38m
    $103–338

Christchurch to Morrinsville by train, foot, car ferry, taxi, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$631Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Morrinsville. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Morrinsville. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsville via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Hamilton, and Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato in around 21h 12m.

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