There are 4 ways to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washdyke to Waimate Turn Offbus Christchurch - Dunedin
1h 1mDrive 57.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimatecar 57.6 km
49 min$17–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Waimate57.6 km
49 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimatetaxi 57.6 km
49 min$230–280
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate. However, there are services departing from Washdyke and arriving at Waimate Turn Off via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Waimate is 58 km. The road distance is 57.6 km.
The best way to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate without a car is to bus which takes 1h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate, including transfers.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Washdyke station.
Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waimate Turn Off station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate is 58 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Timaru Airport (TIU) to Waimate.
There are 16+ hotels available in Waimate.
What companies run services between Timaru Airport (TIU), New Zealand and Waimate, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Washdyke to Waimate Turn Off once daily, and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Washdyke to Waimate Turn Off
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Timaru-TIU to Waimate
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $230–280
Temuka Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 615 6226
Discover Taxis
- Phone
- +64 27 2910356
Timaru Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 688 8899
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Timaru Airport (TIU) and Waimate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.