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How to get fromStoke to Christchurchby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Stoke to Christchurch by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    1h 27m
    $235–467

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 29m
    $30–114

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 33m
    $249–609

  4. Drive 407 km

    1. Drive from Stoke to Christchurchcar car 407 km
    4h 57m
    $119–172

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $203–1,004

Stoke to Christchurch by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Stoke, Nelson, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Road Stoke opposite Stoke School to Christchurch via The Nelson Bus Hub, Nelson, and Blenheim in around 9h 29m.

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