There are 4 ways to get from Rolleston to Riccarton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rolleston to Christchurchtrain TranzAlpine
25 min$65–85Line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr to Westfield Riccartonbus 5
47 min$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rolleston to Riccartontaxi 20.1 km
19 min$70–85Drive 20.1 km
- Drive from Rolleston to Riccartoncar 20.1 km
19 min$6–9
Rolleston to Riccarton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to line 5 bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $70 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr and arriving at Westfield Riccarton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rolleston and arriving at Christchurch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Rolleston and Riccarton is 19 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85.
The train from Rolleston to Christchurch takes 25 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Rolleston to Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, depart from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr station.
Rolleston to Riccarton train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, depart from Rolleston station.
The best way to get from Rolleston to Riccarton is to train which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Riccarton, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - TranzAlpine operates a train from Rolleston to Christchurch once daily. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Metro Christchurch operates a bus from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr to Westfield Riccarton hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Rolleston to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Website
- https://www.kiwirail.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.greatjourneysnz.com/scenic-trains/tranzalpine-train/
- Phone
- +64 3-366 8855
- metro@ecan.govt.nz
- Website
- metroinfo.co.nz
Bus from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr to Westfield Riccarton
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.metroinfo.co.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Green Cabs Christchurch
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Gold Band Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 5795
- Website
- goldbandtaxis.co.nz
Blue Star Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 379 9799
- Website
- bluestartaxis.org.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Rolleston to Riccarton bus services, operated by Metro Christchurch, arrive at Westfield Riccarton station.
Rolleston to Riccarton train services, operated by KiwiRail - TranzAlpine, arrive at Christchurch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolleston to Riccarton is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Rolleston to Riccarton.
There are 1503+ hotels available in Riccarton.