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How to get fromKaikōura to Methvenby train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kaikōura to Methven by train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Darfield to Methventaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $437–879

  2. Drive 267.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Methvencar car 267.9 km
    3h 18m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    6h 4m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Methven. However, you can take the train to Christchurch, take the train to Darfield, then take the taxi to Methven. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaikoura to Methven via Bus Interchange, Christchurch International Airport, and Christchurch Airport in around 6h 4m.

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