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How to get fromTimaru to Chatham Islandsby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Timaru to Chatham Islands by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    2h 2m
    $129–566

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 11m

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 22m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Timaru to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    9h 40m
    $271–334

Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Chatham Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 460.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Chatham Islands, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) twice daily.

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