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How to get fromEngland to Timaruby train, plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from England to Timaru by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    33h 4m

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    39h 22m

  3. Fly Birmingham Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BHX - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    35h 26m

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    35h 51m

  5. Fly London City Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LCY - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    34h 53m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane LHR - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus bus
    39h 26m

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane MAN - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin to Timarubus bus
    46h 13m

  8. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LBA - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Church Corner to Timarubus bus
    46h 16m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration32h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$901Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from England to Timaru. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 3 bus to Westfield Riccarton, take the line 5 bus to Church Corner, then take the bus to Timaru. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 3 bus to Westfield Riccarton, take the line 5 bus to Church Corner, then take the bus to Timaru.

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