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How to get fromNapier to Ashburtonby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Ashburton by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NPE - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Temuka to Ashburtonbus bus
    5h 36m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Ashburtoncar car
    12h 25m
    $339–440

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    19h 50m

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    20h 39m

  5. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus bus
    5h 2m

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 781.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Ashburton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Napier to Ashburton. However, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Temuka, then take the bus to Ashburton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Ashburton via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 19h 50m.

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