There are 2 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Ashburton by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fox Glacier to Ashburton is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fox Glacier to Ashburton is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $180.
The distance between Fox Glacier and Ashburton is 471 km. The road distance is 407.1 km.
The best way to get from Fox Glacier to Ashburton without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Fox Glacier to Ashburton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fox Glacier to Ashburton is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Fox Glacier to Ashburton.
There are 19+ hotels available in Ashburton.
What companies run services between Fox Glacier, New Zealand and Ashburton, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Fox Glacier to Ashburton. However, you can take the bus to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, then take the bus to Ashburton. Alternatively, you can drive from Fox Glacier to Ashburton in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Greymouth to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $80–110
- Flexi
- $90–700
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rolleston to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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