There are 4 ways to get from Rolleston to Riccarton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rolleston to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
25 min$65–85Line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rolleston Dr near Lincoln Rolleston Rd to Westfield Riccartonbus 5
43 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rolleston to Riccartontaxi 20.1 km
19 min$70–85Drive 20.1 km
- Drive from Rolleston to Riccartoncar 20.1 km
19 min$7–9
Rolleston to Riccarton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to line 5 bus which costs $3 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rolleston Dr near Lincoln Rolleston Rd and arriving at Westfield Riccarton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rolleston and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Rolleston and Riccarton is 19 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85.
The train from Rolleston to Christchurch takes 25 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Rolleston to Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Rolleston Dr near Lincoln Rolleston Rd station.
Rolleston to Riccarton train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to train which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus, which costs $3 and takes 43 min.
What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Riccarton, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Rolleston to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Rolleston Dr near Lincoln Rolleston Rd to Westfield Riccarton hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- KiwiRail
Train from Rolleston to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- KiwiRail
- Website
- KiwiRail TranzAlpine
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
Bus from Rolleston Dr near Lincoln Rolleston Rd to Westfield Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro Christchurch
- 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
Rolleston to Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Westfield Riccarton station.
Rolleston to Riccarton train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolleston to Riccarton is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rolleston to Riccarton.
There are 1749+ hotels available in Riccarton.