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How to get fromPicton to Lytteltonby train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Picton to Lyttelton by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    6h 6m
    $304–584

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    6h 33m
    $12–56

  3. Drive 345.7 km

    1. Drive from Picton to Lytteltoncar car 345.7 km
    4h 24m
    $100–144

  4. Fly from Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    5h 19m
    $224–577

  5. Car ferry to Wellington, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    7h 28m
    $222–456

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    6h 26m
    $244–615

Picton to Lyttelton by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Lyttelton, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Picton to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $250–519 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Picton to Christchurch twice daily. Tickets cost $11–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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