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How to get fromLyttelton to Dunedinby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    7h 26m
    $20–78

  2. Drive 368.2 km

    1. Drive from Lyttelton to Dunedincar car 368.2 km
    4h 36m
    $108–156

  3. Bus, fly to Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CHC - DUD
    4h 42m
    $334–1,232

  4. Bus, fly to Queenstown Airport

    1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CHC - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus bus
    8h 36m
    $231–710

  5. Bus, fly to Invercargill

    1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    3. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    8h 7m
    $160–609

Lyttelton to Dunedin by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Lyttelton, New Zealand and Dunedin, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Otago University twice daily. Tickets cost $18–75 and the journey takes 5h 59m.

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