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How to get fromMethven to Pictonby taxi, train, shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Methven to Picton by taxi, train, shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Methven to Darfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Darfield to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    8h 5m
    $537–903

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 31m
    $35–138

  3. Drive 424.2 km

    1. Drive from Methven to Pictoncar car 424.2 km
    5h 11m
    $123–178

  4. Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Drive from Methven to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    6h 42m
    $138–741

  5. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 42m
    $252–616

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    6h 55m
    $235–608

  7. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Methven to Christchurch Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    7h 33m
    $254–578

Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Methven, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Methven to Picton. However, you can take the taxi to Darfield, take the train to Christchurch, then take the train to Picton. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Methven to Picton via Christchurch Airport, Christchurch International Airport, Bus Interchange, and Christchurch in around 8h 31m.

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