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How to get fromBrisbane to Timaruby plane, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Timaru by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Timaru

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Timaru (TIU)planeBNE - TIU
    9h 56m
    $286–1,038

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeBNE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus
    10h 23m
    $462–1,191

  3. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeOOL - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus
    12h 4m
    $423–1,265

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Timaru, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Timaru (TIU) 3 times a day.

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