There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Oamaru by bus or car
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Christchurch to Oamaru by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Oamaru is to bus which costs $8 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Oamaru is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $80 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Corner and arriving at Oamaru. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Christchurch and Oamaru is 242 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Oamaru without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $8 - $60.
The bus from Church Corner to Oamaru takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Christchurch to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
Christchurch to Oamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Oamaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Oamaru is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Christchurch to Oamaru.
There are 103+ hotels available in Oamaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Oamaru twice daily. Tickets cost $8–60 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Website
- InterCity
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