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18 h 19 min
1112 km.
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Hamilton, New Zealand → Timaru, New Zealand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Timaru

Composite routes from Hamilton to Timaru

Cheapest
18 h 19 min
Car
1112 km.
from $61
Other
6 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
807 km.
from $286.60

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$54.35
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$31.52
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43
Plane from Auckland to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$130.43

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:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Timaru is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Timaru is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $119.57 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Timaru?

The distance between Hamilton and Timaru is 821 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Timaru without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 23h 3m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Hamilton to Timaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

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