There are 3 ways to get from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arthur's Pass to Rollestontrain TranzAlpine
- Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
4h 57mDrive 218.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Arthur’s Pass to Timarucar 218.8 km
2h 45m$66–95Bus
- Take the bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Greymouth
- Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus Christchurch - Dunedin
5h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Arthurs Pass and arriving at Timaru via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Arthur’s Pass and Timaru is 257 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
The best way to get from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru, including transfers.
Arthur’s Pass to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Arthurs Pass station.
Arthur’s Pass to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arthur’s Pass to Timaru is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Arthur’s Pass to Timaru.
There are 77+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Arthurs Pass to Timaru via Christchurch in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Arthur's Pass to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rolleston to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Arthurs Pass to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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