What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Thames?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Thames is to fly and shuttle which costs $170 - $450 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Thames?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Thames is to fly and drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Christchurch to Thames?

The distance between Christchurch and Thames is 864 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Thames without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Thames without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 24h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Thames?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Christchurch to Thames, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thames?

There are 49+ hotels available in Thames.

Christchurch to Thames - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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

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Fly to Auckland, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Thamesshuttle
5h 23m
$175–445
Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane CHC - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Thamescar
5h 1m
$130–605
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus
4. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
24h 10m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain
4. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
24h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Thamescar
14h 26m
$386–520
Bus, car ferry via Tauranga
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus
4. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus
24h 51m
$177–317

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 863.7 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Thames. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Thames. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Thames via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, and Manukau City in around 24h 10m.

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