There are 2 ways to get from Twizel to Waimate by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Twizel to Waimate is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Twizel to Waimate is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Twizel to Waimate. However, there are services departing from Twizel and arriving at Waimate Turn Off via Rolleston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Twizel and Waimate is 446 km. The road distance is 142.9 km.
The best way to get from Twizel to Waimate without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Twizel to Waimate, including transfers.
Twizel to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Twizel station.
Twizel to Waimate bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Twizel to Waimate is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Twizel to Waimate.
There are 15+ hotels available in Waimate.
What companies run services between Twizel, New Zealand and Waimate, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Twizel to Waimate via Rolleston and Waimate Turn Off in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Twizel to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Waimate Turn Off
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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