How to Travel from
Queenstown to Ashburton
by Plane, Bus or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Ashburton, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Ashburton
Composite routes from Queenstown to Ashburton
Cheapest
4 h 38 min
Car
396 km.
from $21
Route Navigator Queenstown - Ashburton
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 49 km 980 м
49 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 2 km 985 м
2 km 985 м
Keep left and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 36 м
36 м
Turn slight left onto Tarras-Cromwell Road and take SH 8 toward Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch
Tarras-Cromwell Road, Ōmarama, Aoraki (Mount Cook), Christchurch, SH 8, 237 km 739 м
237 km 739 м
Turn left onto Allandale Road and take SH 79 toward Geraldine, Christchurch
Allandale Road, Geraldine, Christchurch, SH 79, 43 km 561 м
43 km 561 м
Turn right onto Tiplady Road
Tiplady Road, 3 km 559 м
3 km 559 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Coach Road
Coach Road, 3 km 151 м
3 km 151 м
Turn right onto Orari Station Road
Orari Station Road, 1 km 372 м
1 km 372 м
Turn left onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 46 km 102 м
46 km 102 м
Turn right onto Havelock Street
Havelock Street, 78 м
78 м
Turn left onto East Street
East Street, 185 м
185 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Rolleston to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Temuka to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
GreatSights
Bus from Queenstown to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$48.42
Bus from Queenstown to Luggate
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Metro Christchurch
Bus from The Hub Hornby to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.02–$1.53
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$254.83
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.45–$445.95
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wanaka to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$280.31
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Ashburton?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Ashburton is to bus which costs $27.17 - $43.48 and takes 6h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Ashburton?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Ashburton is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Queenstown and Ashburton?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queenstown and arriving at Ashburton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.
How far is it from Queenstown to Ashburton?
The distance between Queenstown and Ashburton is 398 km. The road distance is 397 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Ashburton without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Ashburton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $27.17 - $43.48 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Ashburton?
The bus from Queenstown to Ashburton takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Where do I catch the Queenstown to Ashburton bus from?
Queenstown to Ashburton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Queenstown station.
Where does the Queenstown to Ashburton bus arrive?
Queenstown to Ashburton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ashburton station.
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Ashburton?
It is currently 01:48 at both, Queenstown and Ashburton.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Ashburton?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Ashburton is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Queenstown to Ashburton.
Where can I stay near Ashburton?
There are 18+ hotels available in Ashburton. Prices start at $48.24 per night.
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