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How to get fromChristchurch to Mt Lyfordby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Mt Lyford by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Trackbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the taxi from Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track to Mt Lyfordtaxi taxi
    3h 1m

  2. Drive 145.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Mt Lyfordcar car 145.2 km
    1h 55m
    $42–61

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the taxi from Kaikoura to Mt Lyfordtaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $367–779

  4. Bus, taxi via Hanmer Springs

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Hanmer Springsbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take the taxi from Hanmer Springs to Mt Lyfordtaxi taxi
    3h 4m
    $290–350

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Mt Lyford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mt Lyford, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Mt Lyford. However, you can take the bus to Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track then take the taxi to Mt Lyford. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kaikoura then take the taxi to Mt Lyford.

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