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How to get fromSydney to Timaruby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Timaru by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Timaru

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    10h 4m
    $271–990

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    9h 53m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,095.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Timaru, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) 4 times a day.

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