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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Napier to Ashburton

Composite routes from Napier to Ashburton

Cheapest
15 h 10 min
Car
842 km.
from $46
Other
6 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $228.15
6 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $182.04
20 h 23 min
Bus, Train
650 km.
from $247.42
8 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
650 km.
from $187.89

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Temuka to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$26.09
Bus from Napier to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$38.04
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Christchurch to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17
Bus from Napier to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$31.52
Bus from Church Corner to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17
Bus from Rolleston to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$26.09

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$217.39

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
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$53.26

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.24

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$21.74

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 Napier to Ashburton?

The cheapest way to get from Napier to Ashburton is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $293.48 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Napier to Ashburton?

The fastest way to get from Napier to Ashburton is to fly and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Napier to Ashburton?

The distance between Napier and Ashburton is 788 km.

How do I travel from Napier to Ashburton without a car?

The best way to get from Napier to Ashburton without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 19h 49m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Napier to Ashburton?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Napier to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ashburton. Prices start at $48.24 per night.
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