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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 49m
    $102–319

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    12h 6m
    $148–195

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    12h 7m
    $387–690

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Christchurchcar car
    8h 9m
    $233–292

Upper Hutt to Christchurch by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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 train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - 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 train from Trentham Station to Christchurch via Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 6m.

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