Trip information

Departure: Queenstown, Otago
Arrival: Timaru, Canterbury
Fastest route: 8h 15min
Distance: 248km
Cheapest route: $83
Transfers: 2
Bus companies: GreatSights,

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

7:55pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

12h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$257

Multiple companies

7:30am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

8h 10min

GreatSights

$171

0h 5min layover

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6:09pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 24min

GreatSights

$61

0h 41min layover

6:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

7:55pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$25

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

7:55pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

11h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$210

Multiple companies

8:00am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

3:40pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7h 40min

GreatSights

$124

0h 5min layover

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6:09pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 24min

GreatSights

$61

0h 41min layover

6:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

7:55pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$25

8:05am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

4:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

8h 25min

++ 2 layovers

$86

8:05am

Queenstown, Otago

Queenstown

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

4h 0min

$36

0h 45min layover

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

2:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 0min

$27

0h 35min layover

3:25pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

4:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$23

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

4:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

8h 15min

++ 2 layovers

$83

8:15am

Queenstown, Otago

Frankton (Queenstown)

12:05pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

3h 50min

$33

0h 45min layover

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

2:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 0min

$27

0h 35min layover

3:25pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

4:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$23

Overview

Travelling from Queenstown to Timaru by bus

First departure
7:30am
Avg price
$159
Carriers
2
Last arrival
4:30pm

Bus information Queenstown - Timaru

The Queenstown - Timaru route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 8h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $83 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Queenstown and Timaru is around 248 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights, .
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Timaru by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 8h 15min to cover 248 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $83 and leaves Frankton (Queenstown). If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station.

  • Avg duration 10h 15min
  • Cheapest price $83

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 8:15am from Frankton (Queenstown) and arrives at 4:30pm at Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station. It will take 8h 15min, its price is $83 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Queenstown and Timaru?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 12h 25min.

  • Last bus 8:15am
  • Transfers 2

What are the bus stations in Queenstown?

  • Queenstown
    12 Athol St (in the middle of the car park)
    9300 Queenstown
  • Frankton (Queenstown)
    Queenstown Trail
    Otago 9300
    New Zealand

What are the bus stations in Timaru?

  • Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station
    1 Station St - Travel Centre Railway Station
    7910 Timaru
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