There are 4 ways to get from Culverden to Murchison by bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus
11h 44m$118–263Drive 193.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Culverden to Murchisoncar 193.2 km
2h 14m$56–81Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
- Take the bus from Westport to Murchisonbus
11h 11m$174–228Bus, train
- Take the bus from Culverden to Christchurchbus
- Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus
13h 19m$289–436
Culverden to Murchison by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culverden to Murchison is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Culverden to Murchison is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Culverden to Murchison. However, there are services departing from Culverden and arriving at Murchison via Christchurch and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Culverden and Murchison is 536 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Culverden to Murchison without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Culverden to Murchison, including transfers.
Culverden to Murchison bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, depart from Culverden station.
Culverden to Murchison bus services, operated by Hanmer Connection, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culverden to Murchison is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Culverden to Murchison.
There are 13+ hotels available in Murchison.
What companies run services between Culverden, New Zealand and Murchison, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Culverden to Murchison via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 11h 44m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Rolleston to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Culverden to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Culverden to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Culverden to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch International Airport to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–120
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Westport to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
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