How to travel from Cambridge to Invercargill, New Zealand

The distance between Cambridge and Invercargill is around 1,154km (717 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Invercargill by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$555($340)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$470($290)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Invercargill

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Invercargill by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$315 ($195) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$555 ($340).

The distance between Cambridge and Invercargill is around 1,154km (717 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,114km (692 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cambridge and Invercargill by plane.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$555 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Invercargill is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$315 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cambridge and Invercargill. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Cambridge to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Cambridge to Invercargill typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).

The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) 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 Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Hamilton (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$555 ($340).

How do I get from Cambridge to Invercargill

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Invercargill

Transport options from Cambridge to Invercargill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
NZ$555($340)
on demand1,154km (717 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
NZ$315($195)
every 20 mins1,322km (821 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 35m
NZ$470($290)
4 times a day1,508km (937 miles)

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Airports near Invercargill

The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

IVC
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Invercargill