There are 3 ways to get from Makarora to Oamaru by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makarora to Cromwell
- Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedin
- Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
9h 59m$65–195Drive 281.4 km
- Drive from Makarora to Oamaru281.4 km
3h 16m$87–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Makarora to Cromwell
- Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedin
- Take the train from Dunedin to Oamaru
11h 13m$135–235
Makarora to Oamaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makarora to Oamaru is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Makarora to Oamaru is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Makarora to Oamaru. However, there are services departing from Makarora and arriving at Oamaru via Cromwell and Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Makarora and Oamaru is 459 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from Makarora to Oamaru without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Makarora to Oamaru, including transfers.
Makarora to Oamaru bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Makarora station.
Makarora to Oamaru bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Cromwell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makarora to Oamaru is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Makarora to Oamaru.
There are 86+ hotels available in Oamaru.
What companies run services between Makarora, New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Makarora to Oamaru via Cromwell and Dunedin in around 9h 59m.
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- Phone
- 022 436 9074
- info@dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Website
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
Train from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- dunedinrailways.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Makarora to Cromwell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $55–75
- Flexi
- $50–400
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Cromwell to Dunedin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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