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How to get fromSydney to Timaruby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Timaru by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Timaru

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    15h 8m
    $256–936

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    9h 50m
    $382–939

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Timaru, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) 3 times a day.

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