How to Travel from

Lyttelton to Timaru

by Rideshare or Car

New Zealand Lyttelton Timaru

Cheapest

By car (171 km)

2 h 10 min

171 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

2 h 10 min

171 km.

from $6.51

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Other from Christchurch to Timaru

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$17.84–$36.95

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

The cheapest way to get from Lyttelton to Timaru is to bus which costs $15.22 - $33.70 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyttelton to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $29.35 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyttelton and Timaru?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyttelton to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St and arriving at Timaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Lyttelton to Timaru?

The distance between Lyttelton and Timaru is 177 km. The road distance is 173.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyttelton to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $15.22 - $33.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lyttelton to Timaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyttelton to Timaru bus from?

Lyttelton to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Christchurch station.

Where does the Lyttelton to Timaru bus arrive?

Lyttelton to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.

What is the time difference between Lyttelton and Timaru?

It is currently 23:36 at both, Lyttelton and Timaru.

Can I drive from Lyttelton to Timaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyttelton to Timaru is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lyttelton to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

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

Book in Timaru

Affordable Entire Apartment

41 Buchanan Street

Great

Ashbury Park Motel

131 Evans Street

Fine

8.2

ASURE Avenue Motor Lodge

31 Craigie Avenue

Fine

8.8

All accommodation options in TimaruAll hotels

Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse

The Tuhawaiki Point Lighthouse or Jack's Point Lighthouse stands near to Timaru at the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Timaru

Timaru is a port city in the southern Canterbury Region of New Zealand, located southwest of Christchurch and about northeast of Dunedin on the eastern Pacific coast of the South Island. The Timaru urban area is home to people, and is the largest urban area in South Canterbury, and the third-largest in the Canterbury Region overall, after Christchurch and Rolleston. The town is the seat of the Timaru District, which includes the surrounding rural area and the towns of Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka, which combined have a total population of.

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Two ways to Travel from Lyttelton to Timaru

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