There are 2 ways to get from Alexandra to Timaru by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Alexandra to Timaru is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandra to Timaru is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandra to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Alexandra and arriving at Timaru via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Alexandra and Timaru is 393 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.
The best way to get from Alexandra to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Alexandra to Timaru, including transfers.
Alexandra to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Alexandra station.
Alexandra to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Dunedin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandra to Timaru is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Alexandra to Timaru.
There are 81+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Alexandra, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Alexandra to Timaru via Dunedin in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Alexandra to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Dunedin to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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