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How to get fromGreymouth to Waiparaby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Greymouth to Waipara by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 11m

  2. Drive 273.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greymouth to Waiparacar car 273.7 km
    3h 13m
    $81–117

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 46m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HKK - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus
    5h 20m

  5. Train, bus via Rolleston

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    7h 49m

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    6h 11m

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greymouth to Waipara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Greymouth, New Zealand and Waipara, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Greymouth to Waipara via Christchurch in around 6h 11m.

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