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New Plymouth to South Island

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16 h 22 min
924 km.
from $50
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Four ways to Travel from New Plymouth to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (924 km)
16 h 22 min
924 km.
from $50
Other
Rideshare
16 h 22 min
924 km.
from $12.05
Bus, Train
27 h 59 min
623 km.
from $193.15
Bus, Plane
5 h 14 min
623 km.
from $232.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Fox
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$17.84

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

Train operators

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to South Island?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to South Island is to bus and train which costs $141.30 - $228.26 and takes 27h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to South Island?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to South Island is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

How far is it from New Plymouth to South Island?

The distance between New Plymouth and South Island is 661 km.

How do I travel from New Plymouth to South Island without a car?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to South Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 59m and costs $141.30 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to South Island?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from New Plymouth to South Island, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from New Plymouth Airport Airport to Timaru Airport?

Air New Zealand offers flights from New Plymouth Airport Airport to Timaru Airport.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 315+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $68.68 per night.
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