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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Charlestonby bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Charleston by bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Charlestonbus bus
    10h 14m

  2. Drive 229.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Charlestoncar car 229.6 km
    2h 39m
    $66–96

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Charlestonshuttle bus
    8h 11m
    $135–165

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Charlestonbus bus
    11h 49m

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchisoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Murchison to Charlestonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    4h 2m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Charleston, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hanmer Springs to Charleston via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 10h 14m.

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