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How to get fromSpringfield to Christchurchby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Christchurch by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    1h 5m
    $110–140

  2. Drive 63.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Christchurchcar car 63.1 km
    50 min
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Rollestontrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Bus Interchangebus bus 5 / ...
    1h 50m
    $94–120

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Christchurchtaxi taxi 63.1 km
    50 min
    $210–260

Springfield to Christchurch by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, Canterbury, 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.

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