There are 3 ways to get from Waipara to Reefton by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waipara to Christchurchbus
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Greymouthbus
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Inangahua Junctionbus
10h 57mDrive 197.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Waipara to Reeftoncar 197.1 km
2h 20m$58–83Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Waipara to Hanmer Springsbus Christchurch - Hanmer Springs
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Reeftoncar
2h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waipara to Reefton is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Waipara to Reefton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Waipara to Reefton. However, there are services departing from Waipara and arriving at Inangahua Junction via Christchurch and Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Waipara and Reefton is 481 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Waipara to Reefton without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Waipara to Reefton, including transfers.
Waipara to Reefton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waipara station.
Waipara to Reefton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waipara to Reefton is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Waipara to Reefton.
There are 16+ hotels available in Reefton.
What companies run services between Waipara, New Zealand and Reefton, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waipara to Reefton via Christchurch, Greymouth, and Inangahua Junction in around 10h 57m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waipara to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Inangahua Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 242 663
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waipara to Hanmer Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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