There are 3 ways to get from Port Chalmers to Timaru by bus or car
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Port Chalmers to Timaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Chalmers to Timaru is to bus which costs $11 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Port Chalmers to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Chalmers to Timaru. However, there are services departing from George St, 77-79 and arriving at Timaru via Dunedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Port Chalmers and Timaru is 213 km. The road distance is 190.7 km.
The best way to get from Port Chalmers to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $11 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Port Chalmers to Timaru, including transfers.
Port Chalmers to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Dunedin station.
Port Chalmers to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Timaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Chalmers to Timaru is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Port Chalmers to Timaru.
There are 75+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Port Chalmers, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Dunedin to Timaru twice a week. Tickets cost $5–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Dunedin to Timaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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