There are 4 ways to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus Christchurch - Dunedin
7h 24m$21–78Drive 368.2 km
- Drive from Lyttelton to Dunedincar 368.2 km
4h 36m$113–163Bus, fly to Dunedin
- Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Dunedin (DUD)plane CHC - DUD
4h 42m$433–945Bus, fly to Queenstown Airport
- Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane CHC - ZQN
- Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus
8h 36m$271–860
Lyttelton to Dunedin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin is to bus which costs $21 - $80 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyttelton to Dunedin. However, there are services departing from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St and arriving at Otago University via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Lyttelton and Dunedin is 386 km. The road distance is 368.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $21 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lyttelton to Dunedin, including transfers.
Lyttelton to Dunedin bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Lyttelton to Dunedin bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otago University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyttelton to Dunedin is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Lyttelton to Dunedin.
There are 295+ hotels available in Dunedin.
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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–950
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Queenstown Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- InterCity
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