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How to get fromSheffield to Christchurchby train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Christchurch by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    1h 13m
    $147–184

  2. Drive 53.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sheffield to Christchurchcar car 53.6 km
    44 min
    $16–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darfield Town Centre to Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EBbus bus 86
    2h 22m
    $51–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Christchurchtaxi taxi 53.6 km
    44 min
    $180–220

  5. Shuttle, line 8 bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sheffield to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Bus Interchangebus bus 8 / ...
    1h 22m
    $60–69

  6. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sheffield to Darfieldshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Darfield to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    1h 57m
    $139–178

Sheffield to Christchurch by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Sheffield, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Springfield to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Darfield Town Centre to Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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