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How to get fromLake Tekapo to Canterburyby shuttle, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Tekapo to Canterbury by shuttle, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CHC - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    35h 18m
    £604–1,294

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZQN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    35h 56m
    £644–1,682

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ZQN - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    38h 26m
    £739–1,950

  4. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZQN - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    36h 23m
    £697–1,568

  5. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CHC - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    36h 10m
    £757–1,380

  6. Bus, bus to Dunedin, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUD - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    39h 40m
    £989–6,689

  7. Bus, train, shuttle to Hokitika, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Arthur's Passtrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Arthur's Pass to Kumarashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane HKK - LHR
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    46h 52m

  8. Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CHC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    41h 2m
    £653–1,763

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£438Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,031 mi
  • Duration: 35h 18m

What companies run services between Lake Tekapo, New Zealand and Canterbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tekapo to Canterbury. However, you can take the shuttle to Christchurch, walk to Hereford St near Colombo St, take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, walk to Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West.

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