There are 2 ways to get from Tarras to Timaru by bus or car
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Tarras to Timaru by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tarras to Timaru is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tarras to Timaru is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarras to Timaru. However, there are services departing from Tarras and arriving at Timaru via Ashburton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Tarras and Timaru is 384 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.
The best way to get from Tarras to Timaru without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $10 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Tarras to Timaru, including transfers.
Tarras to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tarras station.
Tarras to Timaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ashburton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarras to Timaru is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Tarras to Timaru.
There are 75+ hotels available in Timaru.
What companies run services between Tarras, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tarras to Timaru via Ashburton in around 7h 24m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tarras to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–75
- 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/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Tarras to Ashburton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $110–160
- Flexi
- $140–1,100
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