There are 2 ways to get from Timaru to Christchurch by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Christchurch is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Christchurch is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Timaru and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Timaru and Christchurch is 163 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Christchurch without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs .
The bus from Timaru to Christchurch takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Timaru to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Christchurch bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Christchurch is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Timaru to Christchurch.
There are 1720+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Timaru to Christchurch twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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