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How to get fromTimaru to Murchisonby plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Timaru to Murchison by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Murchisonbus bus
    6h 57m

  2. Drive 447.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Murchisoncar car 447.2 km
    5h 27m
    $131–189

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Westport to Murchisonbus bus
    12h 26m

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus
    9h 26m
    $222–885

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rolleston to Greymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus
    12h 33m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Murchisonbus bus
    12h 59m

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Timaru to Murchison via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 12h 59m.

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