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How to Travel from

New Plymouth to Timaru

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$36.95
Bus from Fitzroy to Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68

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

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:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90

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
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 Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Timaru is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 22h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Timaru?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

How far is it from New Plymouth to Timaru?

The distance between New Plymouth and Timaru is 663 km.

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

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Timaru without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 22h 34m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Timaru?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from New Plymouth to Timaru, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from New Plymouth to Timaru?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Timaru is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 . There are no good options to train or bus between New Plymouth to Timaru.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

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