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How to get fromWaimate to Timaruby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waimate to Timaru by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Waimate to Waimate Turn Offtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Timarubus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    37 min
  2. Drive  45.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waimate to Timarucar car 45.3 km
    34 min
    $15–22
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waimate to Timarutaxi taxi 45.3 km
    34 min
    $190–230

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

There is no direct connection from Waimate to Timaru. However, you can take the taxi to Waimate Turn Off then take the bus to Timaru. Alternatively, you can drive from Waimate to Timaru in around 34 min.

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