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How to get fromWellington to Timaruby plane, car ferry, bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)planeWLG - TIU
    3h 1m
    $120–530

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
    14h 6m
    $78–566

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
    14h 55m
    $305–1,044

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictoncarferryWellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Timarucar
    9h 39m
    $208–651

Wellington to Timaru by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Timaru, New Zealand?

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

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