What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru is to bus and car ferry which costs $85 - $320 and takes 19h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Timaru is to bus and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Whanganui to Timaru?

The distance between Whanganui and Timaru is 696 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Timaru without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Timaru without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 19h 5m and costs $85 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Timaru?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Whanganui to Timaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 76+ hotels available in Timaru.

Whanganui to Timaru - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Whanganui to Timaru by bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Wellington, fly to Timaru
best
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane WLG - TIU
7h 16m
$120–604
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
19h 5m
$85–318
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus
19h 54m
$312–796
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whanganui to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Timarucar
12h
$268–423
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PMR - CHC
3. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus
8h 24m

Whanganui to Timaru by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

19h 5mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whanganui to Timaru.

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Distance: 695.9 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Timaru. However, you can take the bus to Wellington Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then take the taxi to Timaru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Timaru via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 19h 5m.

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