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How to Travel from

Whanganui to Timaru

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
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 Whanganui / Wanganui to Shannon
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rolleston to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$254.83

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37
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 Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru is to bus and fly which costs $92.39 - $293.48 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru is to bus and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Whanganui to Timaru?

The distance between Whanganui and Timaru is 696 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Timaru without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 19h 4m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Whanganui to Timaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

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