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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Timaru by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    9h 50m
    $363–889

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Dunedin, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane OOL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus bus
    12h 14m
    $182–807

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    10h 11m
    $374–1,046

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    10h 23m
    $372–692

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    10h 38m
    $243–525

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus bus
    15h 47m
    $332–1,016

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Australia and Timaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Timaru. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, then take the bus to Timaru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, then take the bus to Timaru.

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