There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 14 bus
best- Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus Christchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop B to George St, 72bus 14
2h 28m$39–48Drive 106.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Oamaru to Port Chalmerscar 106.2 km
1h 26m$33–48Train
- Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain The Victorian
3h 59m$120–153Bus, line 14 bus via Thames Street
- Take the bus from Thames Street to Bus Hub Stop Hbus 1
- Take the bus from Bus Hub Stop B to George St, 72bus 14
2h 35m$40–49
Oamaru to Port Chalmers by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Oamaru to Port Chalmers. However, there are services departing from Oamaru and arriving at George St, 72 via Bus Hub Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Oamaru to Port Chalmers. However, there are services departing from Oamaru and arriving at Dunedin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Oamaru and Port Chalmers is 126 km. The road distance is 106.2 km.
The best way to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers without a car is to bus and line 14 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers, including transfers.
Oamaru to Port Chalmers bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Oamaru station.
Oamaru to Port Chalmers train services, operated by Dunedin Railways, depart from Oamaru station.
The best way to get from Oamaru to Port Chalmers is to bus and line 14 bus which takes 2h 28m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Port Chalmers, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Oamaru to George St, 72 via Dunedin and Bus Hub Stop B in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Dunedin Railways operates a train from Oamaru to Dunedin once a week. Tickets cost $110–150 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- [email protected]
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Oamaru to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Oamaru to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Oamaru to Port Chalmers bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Oamaru to Port Chalmers train services, operated by Dunedin Railways, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oamaru to Port Chalmers is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Oamaru to Port Chalmers.
There are 292+ hotels available in Port Chalmers.