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How to get fromFox Glacier to Methvenby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Methven by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Methventaxi taxi
    10h 13m
    $501–660

  2. Drive  372.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Methvencar car 372.7 km
    4h 23m
    $115–166

  3. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Hokitikabus bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $147–658

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    12h 18m
    $167–309

Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fox Glacier to Methven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Fox Glacier, New Zealand and Methven, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Fox Glacier to Methven. However, you can take the bus to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the train to Springfield, then take the taxi to Methven. Alternatively, you can drive from Fox Glacier to Methven in around 4h 23m.

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