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How to get fromPortpatrick to Christchurchby train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GLA - CHC
    37h 41m
    $1,705–2,786

  2. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHD - CHC
    38h 24m
    $1,449–5,107

  3. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EDI - CHC
    34h 57m
    $1,660–2,411

  4. Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NCL - CHC
    38h 43m

  5. Bus, train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    4. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    36h 49m

  6. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane EDI - ZQN
    4. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus bus
    2d 3h
    $1,688–3,619

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration34h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18,799.7 km
  • Duration: 37h 41m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Christchurch. However, you can take the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 the line 367 bus to Cross, walk to Port Rodie, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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