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How to get fromSt Arnaud to Christchurchby bus, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from St Arnaud to Christchurch by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    10h 48m
    $337–741

  2. Bus to Bendigo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BXG - CHC
    15h 23m
    $494–1,932

  3. Bus, train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AVV - CHC
    13h 48m
    $443–1,562

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,682.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between St Arnaud, VIC, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from St Arnaud to Christchurch. However, you can take the bus to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, walk to Ballarat Station, take the train to Melton Station, walk to Melton, take the bus to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, take the line 60 bus to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd, walk to Bendigo Airport (BXG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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