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Timaru to Ashburton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Timaru and Ashburton takes 1h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Timaru to Ashburton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 6m
Duration
77 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Timaru to Ashburton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Timaru and Ashburton. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Timaru is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Ashburton at 5:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 9m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 4m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Timaru to Ashburton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Timaru to Ashburton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Ashburton, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Timaru to Ashburton twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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