What is the cheapest way to get from Picton to Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Picton to Timaru is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Picton to Timaru?

The fastest way to get from Picton to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Picton and Timaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Picton to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Picton and arriving at Timaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Picton to Timaru?

The distance between Picton and Timaru is 426 km. The road distance is 492.7 km.

How do I travel from Picton to Timaru without a car?

The best way to get from Picton to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Picton to Timaru?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Picton to Timaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Picton to Timaru bus from?

Picton to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Picton station.

Bus or fly from Picton to Timaru?

The best way to get from Picton to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Picton to Timaru bus arrive?

Picton to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Picton to Timaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Picton to Timaru is 493 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Picton to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 74+ hotels available in Timaru.

Picton to Timaru - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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Fly from Woodbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane BHE - TIU
4h 55m
$154–732
Drive 492.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Picton to Timarucar 492.7 km
6h 9m
$144–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Picton
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
9h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain Coastal Pacific
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
10h 18m
Car ferry to Wellington, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane WLG - TIU
7h 4m
$252–651
Bus to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane NSN - TIU
8h 7m
$164–770

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) flights

5Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Picton to Timaru via Christchurch in around 9h 30m.

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