There are 4 ways to get from Riccarton to Rolleston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Christchurch to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
20 min$65–85Line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Westfield Riccarton to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Drbus 5
43 min$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riccarton to Rollestontaxi 20 km
19 min$70–85Drive 20 km
- Drive from Riccarton to Rollestoncar 20 km
19 min$6–9
Riccarton to Rolleston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riccarton to Rolleston is to line 5 bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Riccarton to Rolleston is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westfield Riccarton and arriving at Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Christchurch and arriving at Rolleston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Riccarton and Rolleston is 19 km. The road distance is 20 km.
The best way to get from Riccarton to Rolleston without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $85.
The train from Christchurch to Rolleston takes 20 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Riccarton to Rolleston bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Westfield Riccarton station.
Riccarton to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Christchurch station.
The best way to get from Riccarton to Rolleston is to train which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between Riccarton, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Christchurch to Rolleston once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Westfield Riccarton to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Westfield Riccarton to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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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More Questions & Answers
Riccarton to Rolleston bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr station.
Riccarton to Rolleston train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riccarton to Rolleston is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Riccarton to Rolleston.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Rolleston.