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How to get fromManchester to Christchurchby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Christchurch by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    28h 54m
    $1,212–8,520

  2. Train to Newcastle, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NCL - CHC
    34h 34m
    $1,914–5,680

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    37h 32m
    $1,385–3,298

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    32h 4m
    $1,686–3,400

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane MAN - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2d 1h
    $1,447–4,595

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration30h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,881.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 54m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Qantas fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

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