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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Westportbus bus
    11h 3m

  2. Drive 414.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timaru to Westportcar car 414.4 km
    5h 1m
    $120–173

  3. 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 Westportbus bus
    11h 29m

  4. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Westportbus bus
    8h 36m
    $164–799

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Blenheim to Westportshuttle bus
    11h 41m
    $276–1,355

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Westportshuttle bus
    9h 26m

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Westport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Timaru to Westport via Christchurch and Greymouth in around 11h 29m.

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