What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton is to line 5 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $24 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Christchurch and Upper Riccarton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB and arriving at Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tce. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton?

The distance between Christchurch and Upper Riccarton is 4 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton without a car is to line 5 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1 - $2.

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton?

The line 5 bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tce takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Christchurch to Upper Riccarton bus from?

Christchurch to Upper Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB station.

Where does the Christchurch to Upper Riccarton bus arrive?

Christchurch to Upper Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tce station.

Where can I stay near Upper Riccarton?

There are 1502+ hotels available in Upper Riccarton.

Christchurch to Upper Riccarton - 4 ways to travel via line 5 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Upper Riccarton by bus, taxi, shuttle, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 5 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tcebus 5
11 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Christchurch to Upper Riccartontaxi 6.2 km
8 min
$24–29
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Church Cornershuttle
15 min
Walk
1. Take the foot from Christchurch to Upper Riccartonwalk 5 km
1h

Christchurch to Upper Riccarton by bus

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Distance: 4.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Upper Riccarton, New Zealand?

Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB to Riccarton Rd near Newnham Tce every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 11 min.

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