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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    5h 5m
    $230–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    7h 11m
    $13–56

  3. Drive 315.5 km

    1. Drive from Picton to Rangioracar car 315.5 km
    3h 53m
    $91–131

  4. Fly from Woodbourne Airport, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Manchester St Super Stop to Central Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 58m
    $226–538

  5. Car ferry to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    8h 7m
    $224–429

  6. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    7h 5m
    $246–528

Picton to Rangiora by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Picton to Rangiora once daily. Tickets cost $230–519 and the journey takes 5h 5m. 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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