The bus between Akaroa and Oamaru takes 19h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Akaroa to Oamaru. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Akaroa and Oamaru. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Akaroa is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Oamaru at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Oamaru. However, there are services departing from Akaroa station and arriving at Oamaru station via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
Akaroa to Oamaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.
Akaroa to Oamaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Oamaru station.
The distance between Akaroa and Oamaru is 214.3 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a bus from Akaroa to Oamaru via Christchurch in around 6h 40m.