There are 3 ways to get from Rolleston to Greymouth by train, bus, or car
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Rolleston to Greymouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolleston to Greymouth is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rolleston to Greymouth is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rolleston to Greymouth. However, there are services departing from Tennyson St near Michelangelo Dr and arriving at Greymouth via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rolleston and arriving at Greymouth. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Rolleston and Greymouth is 211 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Greymouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $240 - $310.
The train from Rolleston to Greymouth takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rolleston to Greymouth bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.
Rolleston to Greymouth train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Greymouth is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $240 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Greymouth, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Rolleston to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $240–310 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Greymouth once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Rolleston to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Rolleston to Greymouth bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Rolleston to Greymouth train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolleston to Greymouth is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Rolleston to Greymouth.
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