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How to Travel from

Whanganui to Christchurch

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31
Plane from Wanganui Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Wanganui Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$407.73

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$40.77
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

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

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

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Shannon to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39

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 Whanganui to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Christchurch is to bus and fly which costs $48.91 - $195.65 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Christchurch is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $70.65 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Christchurch?

The distance between Whanganui and Christchurch is 542 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Christchurch without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Christchurch without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 24m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Christchurch?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Whanganui to Christchurch, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Christchurch. Prices start at $39.41 per night.
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