There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Fairlie by bus, car, or taxi
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Timaru to Fairlie by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Fairlie is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Fairlie is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Fairlie via Rolleston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Timaru and Fairlie is 300 km. The road distance is 62.9 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Fairlie without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs $10 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Timaru to Fairlie, including transfers.
Timaru to Fairlie bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Fairlie bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rolleston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Fairlie is 63 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Timaru to Fairlie.
There are 32+ hotels available in Fairlie.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Fairlie, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Fairlie via Rolleston in around 5h 28m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Timaru to Rolleston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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