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How to get fromOamaru to Catlins Riverby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oamaru to Catlins River by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dunedin

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Invercargill
    5h 26m
    $198–250

  2. Drive  251.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Catlins Rivercar car 251.6 km
    3h 35m
    $78–112

  3. Train, bus via Dunedin

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train The Victorian
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Invercargill
    6h 47m
    $279–355

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thames Street to Bus Hub Stop Hbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    5h 52m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train The Victorian
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    7h 14m

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Map of how to get from Oamaru to Catlins River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Catlins River, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Catlins River via Dunedin, Dunedin, and Clinton in around 5h 26m.

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