There are 5 ways to get from Greymouth to Rangiora by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
5h 37m$74–138Train
- Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
6h 15m$309–876Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Greymouth to Rangioracar 238.2 km
2h 51m$74–106Fly, line 1 bus
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane HKK - CHC
- Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Central Park and Ridebus
4h 41m$119–620Train via Rolleston
- Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
7h 2m$248–309
Greymouth to Rangiora by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greymouth to Rangiora is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Greymouth to Rangiora is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Greymouth to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Greymouth to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Greymouth and arriving at Rangiora via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Greymouth and Rangiora is 273 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Greymouth to Rangiora without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Greymouth to Rangiora, including transfers.
Greymouth to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Greymouth station.
Greymouth to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Greymouth station.
The best way to get from Greymouth to Rangiora is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $900 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Greymouth to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Greymouth to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $250–330 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Hokitika to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–330
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
Train from Greymouth to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Greymouth to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Greymouth to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Greymouth to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greymouth to Rangiora is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Greymouth to Rangiora.
There are 60+ hotels available in Rangiora.


