There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Shag Point by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Dunedin to Waikouaitibus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the taxi from Waikouaiti to Shag Pointtaxi
52 minDrive 63.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Dunedin to Shag Pointcar 63.5 km
47 min$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunedin to Shag Pointtaxi 63.5 km
47 min$250–310Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Palmerstonbus 1
1h 19m$61–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Shag Point is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Shag Point is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunedin to Shag Point. However, there are services departing from Bus Hub Stop E and arriving at Palmerston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Dunedin and Shag Point is 63 km. The road distance is 63.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunedin to Shag Point without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 52 min and costs .
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Dunedin to Shag Point, including transfers.
Dunedin to Shag Point bus services, operated by Otago Regional Council, depart from Bus Hub Stop E station.
Dunedin to Shag Point bus services, operated by Otago Regional Council, arrive at Palmerston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunedin to Shag Point is 64 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Dunedin to Shag Point.
There are 24+ hotels available in Shag Point.
What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Shag Point, Otago, New Zealand?
Otago Regional Council operates a bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Palmerston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–25 and the journey takes 1h 12m. InterCity also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Waikouaiti
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $95–310
Dunedin Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 477 7777
- Website
- dunedintaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Dunedin
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Nab A Cab
- Phone
- +64 3 477 3366
Southern Taxis Dunedin
- Phone
- +64 3 476 6300
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