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How to get fromChristchurch to Upper Huttby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Upper Hutt by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain train
    4h 3m
    $117–390

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 18m
    $167–233

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 18m
    $386–688

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    8h 9m
    $240–290

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar140Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Upper Hutt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Upper Hutt. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, take the train to Trentham Station, then take the taxi to Upper Hutt. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christchurch to Upper Hutt via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington Station, and Trentham Station in around 11h 18m.

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