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How to get fromWakefield to Christchurchby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Christchurch by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wakefield to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    3h 48m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    9h 35m
    $27–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    9h 40m
    $246–605

  4. Drive 387.2 km

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Christchurchcar car 387.2 km
    4h 36m
    $112–162

  5. Bus, train via Greymouth

    1. Take the bus from Wakefield to Greymouthbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train TranzAlpine
    11h 15m
    $266–417

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    6h 46m
    $205–1,007

Wakefield to Christchurch by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Wakefield, New Zealand and Christchurch, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wakefield to Christchurch via Nelson and Blenheim in around 9h 35m.

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