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How to get fromKaikōura to Greymouthby bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaikōura to Greymouth by bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    8h 15m

  2. Drive 324 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Greymouthcar car 324 km
    3h 44m
    $94–136

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    9h
    $407–849

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouthshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $340–1,475

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 423.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Greymouth, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Greymouth via Christchurch in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaikoura to Greymouth via Christchurch in around 9h.

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