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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gisborne to Timaru

Composite routes from Gisborne to Timaru

Cheapest
18 h 30 min
Car
1127 km.
from $61

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napier
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Napier to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$36.95

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Nelson to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$132.01–$660.05

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Timaru is to fly which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gisborne to Timaru?

The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Timaru is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Gisborne to Timaru?

The distance between Gisborne and Timaru is 858 km.

How do I travel from Gisborne to Timaru without a car?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Timaru without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 25h 52m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Gisborne to Timaru?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Gisborne to Timaru, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Gisborne to Timaru?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Timaru is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 . There are no good options to train or bus between Gisborne to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 52+ hotels available in Timaru. Prices start at $41.66 per night.
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