The bus between Akaroa and Timaru takes 18h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Akaroa to Timaru. 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 Timaru. 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 Timaru at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Akaroa to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Akaroa station and arriving at Timaru station via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Akaroa to Timaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, depart from Akaroa station.
Akaroa to Timaru bus services, operated by Akaroa French Connection, arrive at Timaru station.
The distance between Akaroa and Timaru is 151.9 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Akaroa to Timaru via Christchurch in around 5h 25m.
