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How to get fromTimaru to West Coast Regionby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to West Coast Region by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kumara Junctionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumara Junction to Bushman's Centrebus bus
    10h 33m

  2. Drive  364.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to West Coast Regioncar car 364.6 km
    4h 25m
    $112–162

  3. 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 Bushman's Centrebus bus
    10h 48m

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Map of how to get from Timaru to West Coast Region.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and West Coast Region, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Bushman's Centre via Christchurch and Kumara Junction in around 10h 33m.

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