There are 5 ways to get from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
12h 21m$100–243Drive 647.7 km
- Drive from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Pictoncar 647.7 km
7h 55m$187–269Drive to Timaru, fly
- Drive from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Timaru (TIU)car
- Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane TIU - BHE
10h 6m$163–776Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omarama to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Queenstown
- Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
13h 32m$317–721Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Omarama to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
- Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ZQN - BHE
9h 46m
Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs $180 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton. However, there are services departing from Omarama and arriving at Picton via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Omarama Clay Cliffs and Picton is 668 km. The road distance is 647.7 km.
The best way to get from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton, including transfers.
Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Omarama station.
Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton is 648 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton.
There are 168+ hotels available in Picton.
What companies run services between Omarama Clay Cliffs, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Omarama Clay Cliffs to Picton via Omarama and Christchurch in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Timaru to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Timaru to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Queenstown Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Christchurch, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Rangiora to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–280
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Omarama to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Omarama to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Omarama to Frankton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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