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How to Travel from

Christchurch to Carterton

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$394.99

Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa

Phone:
+64 6 370 6600
Website:
tranzit.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.38–$318.54

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Carterton
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
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 Christchurch to Carterton?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Carterton is to fly and train which costs $42.39 - $184.78 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Carterton?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Carterton is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $42.39 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Carterton?

The distance between Christchurch and Carterton is 402 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Carterton without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Carterton without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 12h 37m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Carterton?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Christchurch to Carterton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carterton?

There are 205+ hotels available in Carterton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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