There are 4 ways to get from Riccarton to Rangiora by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Rangioratrain Coastal Pacific
30 min$50–529Line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ridebus 1 / ...
1h 30m$6Drive 30.2 km
- Drive from Riccarton to Rangioracar 30.2 km
27 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riccarton to Rangiorataxi 30.2 km
27 min$100–130
Riccarton to Rangiora by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riccarton to Rangiora is to line 1 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Riccarton to Rangiora is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Riccarton to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Westfield Riccarton and arriving at Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christchurch and arriving at Rangiora. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Riccarton and Rangiora is 30 km. The road distance is 30.2 km.
The best way to get from Riccarton to Rangiora without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $50 - $550.
The train from Christchurch to Rangiora takes 30 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Riccarton to Rangiora bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Riccarton to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Riccarton to Rangiora is to train which takes 30 min and costs $50 - $550. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Riccarton, New Zealand and Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific operates a train from Christchurch to Rangiora once daily. Tickets cost $50–529 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ride hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Christchurch to Rangiora
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–529
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $529
- Scenic
- $50–65
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Bus Interchange to Central Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Riccarton to Rangiora bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Central Park and Ride station.
Riccarton to Rangiora train services, operated by KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific, arrive at Rangiora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riccarton to Rangiora is 30 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Riccarton to Rangiora.
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