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How to get fromNew Plymouth to Ashburtonby plane, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NPL - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Temuka to Ashburtonbus bus
    6h 23m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Ashburtoncar car
    13h 1m
    $350–455

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    21h 19m

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus bus
    5h 4m

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    22h 26m

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 719.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from New Plymouth to Ashburton. However, you can take the taxi to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Temuka, then take the bus to Ashburton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Ashburton via Whanganui / Wanganui, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 21h 19m.

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