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How to get fromWellington to Ashburtonby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Ashburton by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Temuka to Ashburtonbus bus
    4h 42m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Ashburtoncar car
    8h 43m
    $270–340

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    12h 55m

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Ashburtonbus bus
    13h 44m

  5. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Ashburtonbus bus
    5h 26m

Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ashburton, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Ashburton. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Temuka, then take the bus to Ashburton. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Ashburton via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 12h 55m.

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