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How to get fromUpper Hutt to Christchurchby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper Hutt to Christchurch by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Trentham Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    3h 52m
    $118–391

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    12h 12m
    $382–709

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    12h 12m
    $165–257

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 9m
    $238–293

Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Upper Hutt to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Upper Hutt, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Upper Hutt to Christchurch. However, you can take the taxi to Trentham Station, take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Upper Hutt to Christchurch via Trentham Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 12m.

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