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How to get fromTimaru to Blenheimby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Timaru to Blenheim by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Woodbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    5h 6m
    $166–855

  2. Drive  465.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Blenheimcar car 465.4 km
    5h 48m
    $143–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 5m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train Coastal Pacific
    10h 17m

  5. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus
    7h 9m
    $175–815

Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Timaru to Blenheim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 398 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Timaru to Blenheim via Christchurch in around 9h 5m.

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