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How to get fromTimaru to Invercargillby bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Timaru to Invercargill by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to DunedinbusChristchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to InvercargillbusInvercargill
    7h 17m
    $65–150

  2. Bus via Timaru #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Otago UniversitybusChristchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to InvercargillbusDunedin - Invercargill
    8h 39m
    $10–124

  3. Drive 402.6 km

    1. Drive from Timaru to Invercargillcar402.6 km
    4h 56m
    $124–179

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)planeCHC - IVC
    6h 18m
    $112–638

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to DunedinbusChristchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to InvercargillshuttleDunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins
    13h 15m
    $175–310

  6. Bus via Timaru

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to DunedinbusChristchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to InvercargillbusInvercargill
    7h 57m
    $65–150

  7. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Invercargill (IVC)planeDUD - IVC
    9h 32m
    $181–1,081

Timaru to Invercargill by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Invercargill, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Timaru to Invercargill via Dunedin and Dunedin in around 7h 17m.

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