There are 3 ways to get from Timaru to Roxburgh by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Timaru to Otago UniversityChristchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to RoxburghQueenstown - Dunedin
5h 49m$10–120Drive 288.9 km
- Drive from Timaru to Roxburgh288.9 km
4h 47m$89–128Bus via Timaru
- Take the bus from Timaru to Otago UniversityChristchurch - Dunedin
- Take the bus from Otago University to RoxburghQueenstown - Dunedin
6h 29m$10–119
Timaru to Roxburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Roxburgh is to bus via Timaru which costs $10 - $120 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Timaru to Roxburgh is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Timaru to Roxburgh. However, there are services departing from Timaru and arriving at Roxburgh via Otago University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Timaru and Roxburgh is 356 km. The road distance is 288.9 km.
The best way to get from Timaru to Roxburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $10 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Timaru to Roxburgh, including transfers.
Timaru to Roxburgh bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Timaru station.
Timaru to Roxburgh bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otago University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timaru to Roxburgh is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Timaru to Roxburgh.
There are 19+ hotels available in Roxburgh.
What companies run services between Timaru, New Zealand and Roxburgh, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Timaru to Roxburgh via Otago University in around 5h 49m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Timaru to Otago University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Otago University to Roxburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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