West Coast to Christchurch

West Coast to Christchurch

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West Coast to Christchurch Schedule

West Coast to Christchurch Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ883109:45 - 10:25NZD 89.41
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ883110:05 - 11:45NZD 134.55
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ883717:35 - 19:15NZD 237.77

Transportation from West Coast to Christchurch

Facts about the transport from West Coast to Christchurch

Cheapest Transport$77
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure9:45 AM
Latest Departure5:35 PM
Departures per day2
Distance222 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand

How to get from West Coast to Christchurch

Travelling between West Coast and Christchurch is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 131.96 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 76.52.

How long does it take to get from West Coast to Christchurch?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between West Coast and Christchurch depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between West Coast and Christchurch. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 26m to reach Christchurch.

How much does it cost to get from West Coast to Christchurch?

Travelling between West Coast and Christchurch can be as cheap as USD 76.52 if you opt for a Air New Zealand flight and as expensive as USD 131.96 if you buy a Air New Zealand flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between West Coast and Christchurch ?

  • 2 from West Coast to Christchurch starting from 09:45 Hokitika Airfield until 17:35 Hokitika Airfield

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from West Coast to Christchurch.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from West Coast to Christchurch, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 76.34.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between West Coast and Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from West Coast to Christchurch?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly