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How to get fromMasterton to Christchurchby bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Masterton to Christchurch by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    5h 14m
    $309–774

  2. Line 200 bus, train to Wellington, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    5h 54m
    $118–377

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    13h 7m
    $410–720

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    14h 15m
    $163–263

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Masterton to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 59m
    $252–319

Masterton to Christchurch by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 561.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Masterton to Christchurch. However, you can take the bus to Palmerston North, walk to MSBH - Platform 2, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) 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 vehicle from Masterton to Christchurch via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 13h 7m.

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