There are 4 ways to get from Rangiora to Picton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain Coastal Pacific
5h 10m$230–519Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus Christchurch - Picton
7h 37m$17–78Drive 315.5 km
- Drive from Rangiora to Pictoncar 315.5 km
3h 53m$91–131Line 1 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Central Park and Ride to Manchester St Super Stopbus
- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane CHC - BHE
7h 14m$217–558
Rangiora to Picton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rangiora to Picton is to bus which costs $17 - $80 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Rangiora to Picton is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Rangiora to Picton. However, there are services departing from Central Park and Ride and arriving at Picton via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rangiora and arriving at Picton. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Rangiora and Picton is 317 km. The road distance is 315.5 km.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Picton without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $230 - $550.
The train from Rangiora to Picton takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rangiora to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Rangiora to Picton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Rangiora station.
The best way to get from Rangiora to Picton is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $230 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $80 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand and Picton, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Rangiora to Picton once daily. Tickets cost $230–519 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Picton twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via New Plymouth, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Woodbourne Airport via Nelson, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Rangiora to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–519
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $519
- Scenic
- $230–280
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Central Park and Ride to Manchester St Super Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
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More Questions & Answers
Rangiora to Picton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Picton station.
Rangiora to Picton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Picton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rangiora to Picton is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Rangiora to Picton.
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