What is the cheapest way to get from Geraldine to Picton?

The cheapest way to get from Geraldine to Picton is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geraldine to Picton?

The fastest way to get from Geraldine to Picton is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Geraldine and Picton?

No, there is no direct bus from Geraldine to Picton. However, there are services departing from Geraldine and arriving at Picton via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Geraldine to Picton?

The distance between Geraldine and Picton is 476 km. The road distance is 466.9 km.

How do I travel from Geraldine to Picton without a car?

The best way to get from Geraldine to Picton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Geraldine to Picton?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Geraldine to Picton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geraldine to Picton bus from?

Geraldine to Picton bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Geraldine station.

Bus or fly from Geraldine to Picton?

The best way to get from Geraldine to Picton is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $850 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Geraldine to Picton bus arrive?

Geraldine to Picton bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Geraldine to Picton?

Yes, the driving distance between Geraldine to Picton is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Geraldine to Picton.

Where can I stay near Picton?

There are 168+ hotels available in Picton.

Geraldine to Picton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geraldine to Picton by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
8h 35m
$77–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Rollestonbus Christchurch - Queenstown
2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
9h 30m
Drive 466.9 km
1. Drive from Geraldine to Pictoncar 466.9 km
5h 46m
$135–195
Fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane TIU - BHE
5h 52m
$211–820
Bus, train via Rangiora
1. Take the bus from Geraldine to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
9h 45m
$294–637
Fly to Wellington, car ferry
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
7h 2m
$313–751

Geraldine to Picton by bus

13Weekly Buses

8h 35mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.8 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Geraldine, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Geraldine to Picton via Christchurch in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) twice daily.

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