There are 2 ways to get from Omarama to Timaru by bus or car
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Omarama to Timaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omarama to Timaru is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Omarama to Timaru is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Omarama to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Omarama and arriving at Timaru via Ashburton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Omarama and Timaru is 305 km. The road distance is 159.5 km.
The best way to get from Omarama to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $10 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Omarama to Timaru, including transfers.
Omarama to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Omarama station.
Omarama to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ashburton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omarama to Timaru is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Omarama to Timaru.
There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Omarama, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Omarama to Timaru via Ashburton in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Omarama to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Ashburton to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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