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How to get fromInvercargill to Oamaruby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    6h 35m
    $44–80

  2. Drive  317.9 km

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Oamarucar car 317.9 km
    3h 54m
    $97–139

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane IVC - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus
    7h 55m
    $222–1,167

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Dunedinshuttle bus Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins
    2. Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Thames Streetbus bus 1
    11h 45m
    $180–295

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus Invercargill
    2. Take the train from Dunedin to Oamarutrain train The Victorian
    8h 8m
    $178–235

Invercargill to Oamaru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Invercargill to Oamaru via Dunedin in around 6h 35m.

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