The average bus between Timaru and Kaiapoi takes 10h 26m and the fastest bus takes 9h 58m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Timaru to Kaiapoi. 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 twice a week between Timaru and Kaiapoi. The earliest departure is at 8:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Timaru is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Kaiapoi at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Kaiapoi. However, there are services departing from Timaru station and arriving at Kaiapoi station via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
Timaru to Kaiapoi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Kaiapoi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Williams St near Carew St station.
The distance between Timaru and Kaiapoi is 158.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Timaru to Williams St near Carew St via Bus Interchange in around 3h 29m.
