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How to get fromMurchison to Christchurchby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Murchison to Christchurch by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    4h 53m

  2. Drive 290.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Murchison to Christchurchcar car 290.3 km
    3h 29m
    $84–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Greymouth
    9h 10m
    $85–220

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    9h 40m
    $265–410

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Westportbus bus West Coast
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    8h 3m
    $141–182

Murchison to Christchurch by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Murchison to Christchurch via Greymouth in around 9h 10m.

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