There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Timaru by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Timaru is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Corner and arriving at Timaru. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Christchurch and Timaru is 157 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Christchurch to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs .
The bus from Church Corner to Timaru takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Christchurch to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Church Corner station.
Christchurch to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Christchurch to Timaru is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Christchurch to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Church Corner to Timaru twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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