There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Quail Island by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Quail Island is to line 8 bus and ferry which costs $42 - $43 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Quail Island is to line 8 bus and ferry which takes 2h 6m and costs $42 - $43.
The distance between Christchurch and Quail Island is 31 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Quail Island without a car is to line 8 bus and ferry which takes 2h 6m and costs $42 - $43.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Christchurch to Quail Island, including transfers.
There are 1675+ hotels available in Quail Island.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Quail Island, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Quail Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Lyttelton Wharf, walk to Lyttelton Jetty, then take the ferry to Quail Island.
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Bus Interchange to Lyttelton Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Phone
- 0800 436 574
- Website
- blackcat.co.nz
Ferry from Lyttelton Jetty to Quail Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- blackcat.co.nz
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