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How to get fromChristchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminalby plane, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminal by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 6 to West Harbour Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 58m
    $165–405

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train
    22h 26m
    $722–1,067

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    23h 48m
    $173–303

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to West Harbour Ferry Terminalcar car
    15h 9m
    $405–548

Christchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminal by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 792.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and West Harbour Ferry Terminal, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminal. 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, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 6, then take the ferry to West Harbour Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to West Harbour Ferry Terminal via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and Auckland Strand in around 22h 26m.

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