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How to get fromChristchurch to Murchisonby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Murchison by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    9h 4m
    $85–215

  2. Drive 290.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to Murchisoncar car 290.7 km
    3h 30m
    $84–122

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    9h 44m
    $273–406

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Murchisonbus bus
    5h 59m

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Westport to Murchisonbus bus West Coast
    9h 26m
    $140–185

Christchurch to Murchison by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 438.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Murchison via Greymouth in around 9h 4m.

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