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How to get fromFox Glacier to Timaruby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fox Glacier to Timaru by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    13h 2m

  2. Drive 474.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Timarucar car 474.7 km
    5h 41m
    $141–204

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Haka House Mt Cookcar car
    2. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Ashburtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ashburton to Timarubus bus
    10h 54m

  4. Drive, bus via Mt Cook

    1. Drive from Fox Glacier to Mt Cookcar car
    2. Take the bus from Mt Cook to Ashburtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ashburton to Timarubus bus
    11h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fox Glacier to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Fox Glacier to Timaru. However, you can take the bus to Greymouth, walk to Greymouth, take the train to Rolleston, walk to Rolleston, then take the bus to Timaru. Alternatively, you can drive from Fox Glacier to Timaru in around 5h 41m.

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