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How to get fromChristchurch to Waikawaby train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    5h 44m
    $266–534

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    5h 44m
    $27–89

  3. Drive 339 km

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Waikawacar car 339 km
    4h 15m
    $99–143

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    6h 17m
    $237–570

  5. Fly to Wellington, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    7h 45m
    $236–443

  6. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    6h 55m
    $256–550

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Waikawa, Marlborough, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Picton once daily. Tickets cost $250–519 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Picton twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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