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How to get fromLower Hutt to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    3h 30m
    $101–369

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    11h 42m
    $147–215

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    11h 47m
    $367–689

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    7h 57m
    $236–288

Lower Hutt to Christchurch by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lower Hutt to Christchurch. However, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace to Christchurch via Wellington Station - Platform 10, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 11h 42m.

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