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How to get fromInvercargill to Ashburtonby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Invercargill to Ashburton by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus bus
    4h 44m

  2. Bus via Invercargill

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    9h 29m
    $23–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    9h 16m
    $74–138

  4. Drive 479.9 km

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Ashburtoncar car 479.9 km
    5h 58m
    $140–203

  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Dunedinshuttle bus Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Ashburtonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    14h 34m
    $159–300

Invercargill to Ashburton by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Ashburton, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Ashburton via Dunedin and Dunedin in around 9h 16m.

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