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How to get fromPicton Port to Christchurchby bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    5h 50m
    $11–55

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    5h 50m
    $250–519

  3. Drive 336.4 km

    1. Drive from Picton Port to Christchurchcar car 336.4 km
    4h 11m
    $98–142

  4. Fly from Woodbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHE - CHC
    4h 39m
    $227–542

  5. Car ferry to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    6h 48m
    $222–426

  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
    5h 46m
    $244–525

Picton Port to Christchurch by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Picton Port, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

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

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