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How to get fromParaparaumu Beach to Christchurchby bus, train, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paraparaumu Beach to Christchurch by bus, train, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 261 bus, train to Wellington, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Paraparaumu Beach Shops - Stop B to Paraparaumu Station Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    4h 40m
    $107–410

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    12h 49m
    $390–784

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    12h 57m
    $152–295

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paraparaumu Beach to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 20m
    $238–290

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PMR - CHC
    6h 12m

Paraparaumu Beach to Christchurch by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Paraparaumu Beach to Christchurch. However, you can take the line 260 bus to Paraparaumu Station Stop C, walk to Paraparaumu Station, take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kāpiti Road at Tudor Court to Christchurch via Paraparaumu Station Stop C, Paraparaumu Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 49m.

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