What is the cheapest way to get from Timaru to Blenheim?

The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Blenheim is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Timaru to Blenheim?

The fastest way to get from Timaru to Blenheim is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $140 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Timaru and Blenheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Blenheim. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Blenheim via Christchurch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Timaru to Blenheim?

The distance between Timaru and Blenheim is 474 km. The road distance is 465.3 km.

How do I travel from Timaru to Blenheim without a car?

The best way to get from Timaru to Blenheim without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Timaru to Blenheim?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Timaru to Blenheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Timaru to Blenheim bus from?

Timaru to Blenheim bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.

Bus or fly from Timaru to Blenheim?

The best way to get from Timaru to Blenheim is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Timaru to Blenheim bus arrive?

Timaru to Blenheim bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Christchurch station.

Can I drive from Timaru to Blenheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Blenheim is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Timaru to Blenheim.

Where can I stay near Blenheim?

There are 69+ hotels available in Blenheim.

Timaru to Blenheim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Timaru to Blenheim by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus Christchurch - Picton
9h 5m
Drive 465.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Timaru to Blenheimcar 465.3 km
5h 48m
$140–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus Christchurch - Dunedin
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain Coastal Pacific
10h 17m
Fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane TIU - BHE
7h 26m
$141–705
Fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane TIU - NSN
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
7h 14m
$162–810

Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

17Weekly Planes

6h 50mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Blenheim.

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Distance: 473.6 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Blenheim, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Blenheim via Christchurch in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) twice daily.

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