The average bus between Timaru and Rangiora takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Timaru to Rangiora. 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 daily between Timaru and Rangiora. 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 Rangiora at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Rangiora. However, there are services departing from Timaru station and arriving at Central Park and Ride station via Christchurch station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Timaru to Rangiora bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Rangiora bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Central Park and Ride station.
The distance between Timaru and Rangiora is 161.6 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Timaru to Central Park and Ride via Bus Interchange in around 4h 14m.
