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How to get fromChristchurch to West Coast Regionby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to West Coast Region by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Passtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Drive from Arthur's Pass to West Coast Regioncar car
    4h 6m
    $213–282

  2. Drive 292.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Christchurch to West Coast Regioncar car 292.6 km
    3h 27m
    $85–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Bushman's Centrebus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    6h 38m
    $111–195

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane CHC - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Bushman's Centrebus bus
    4h 19m
    $90–475

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Bushman's Centrebus bus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
    7h 59m
    $304–391

Christchurch to West Coast Region by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and West Coast Region, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to Bushman's Centre via Kumara Junction in around 6h 38m.

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