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How to get fromAkaroa Harbour to Timaruby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Akaroa Harbour to Timaru by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Rollestoncar
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    3h 14m
    $30–91
  2. Drive 221.8 km

    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Timarucar221.8 km
    3h
    $66–95
  3. Drive, bus via Christchurch

    1. Drive from Akaroa Harbour to Church Cornercar
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    3h 40m
    $30–96
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to ChristchurchbusChristchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    5h 33m
    $78–137

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Akaroa Harbour, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Akaroa Harbour to Timaru via Akaroa and Christchurch in around 5h 33m.

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