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How to get fromTimaru to Lumsdenby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Raes Junctionbus bus
    3. Drive from Raes Junction to Lumsdencar car
    6h 44m

  2. Drive 406.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Lumsdencar car 406.5 km
    5h
    $119–172

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane TIU - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Lumsdenbus bus
    7h 9m
    $251–815

  4. Bus via Invercargill

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Invercargill to Lumsdenbus bus
    10h 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Invercargill to Lumsdenbus bus
    10h 38m

Timaru (TIU) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Lumsden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 433.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Timaru to Lumsden via Dunedin, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Invercargill in around 10h 34m.

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