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How to get fromTimaru to Nelsonby plane, bus, car, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Timaru to Nelson by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TIU - NSN
    6h 38m
    $156–755

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    11h 50m
    $15–186

  3. Drive 571.6 km

    1. Drive from Timaru to Nelsoncar car 571.6 km
    7h 1m
    $171–246

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    9h
    $205–1,056

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane TIU - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 36m
    $161–810

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    13h
    $222–664

Timaru to Nelson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Timaru to Nelson via Christchurch and Blenheim in around 11h 50m.

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