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How to get fromWestport to Timaruby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Westport to Timaru by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westport to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    10h 47m

  2. Drive 414.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Westport to Timarucar car 414.4 km
    5h 1m
    $120–173

  3. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Westport to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NSN - TIU
    8h 44m
    $163–801

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    8h 58m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Westport to Greymouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus
    11h 25m

  6. Shuttle to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Blenheimshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane BHE - TIU
    11h 39m
    $265–1,360

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Westport to Timaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Westport, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Westport to Timaru via Greymouth and Christchurch in around 11h 25m.

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