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How to get fromAkaroa to Timaruby taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Akaroa to Timaru by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Akaroa to Rollestontaxi
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    3h 5m
    $273–372
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akaroa to ChristchurchbusChristchurch - Akaroa
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to TimarubusChristchurch - Dunedin
    5h 25m
    $55–110
  3. Drive 216 km

    1. Drive from Akaroa to Timarucar216 km
    2h 51m
    $67–96

Akaroa to Timaru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akaroa, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Akaroa to Timaru via Christchurch in around 5h 25m.

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