How to travel from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
The distance between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs is around 881km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs by train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hanmer Springs → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Waipara and then to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$175($105)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$295($180)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs by train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$175 ($105) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 12h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$295 ($180).
The distance between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs is around 881km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)
It takes around 16hrs to get from Cambridge and Hanmer Springs by train, ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$295 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$175 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 12h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 12h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 16hrs.
The closest major airport to Hanmer Springs is Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Hanmer Springs. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Nelson Airport (NSN) (NSN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs. We recommend that you take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Hanmer Springs. instead which will take 16hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Hanmer Springs is to take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 16hrs and will usually cost around NZ$510 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Hanmer Springs
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Ferry | 17h 20m | NZ$175($105) | once daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 45m | NZ$295($180) | 4 times a day | 881km (548 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Car | 16hrs | NZ$510($310) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
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Airports near Hanmer Springs
The following major airports near Hanmer Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Hanmer Springs
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 135km (84 miles) from Hanmer Springs
Nelson Airport (NSN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Hanmer Springs