How to travel from Oamaru to Cambridge, New Zealand
The distance between Oamaru and Cambridge is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oamaru to Cambridge by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNZ$605($370)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch then take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Hamilton.
- Duration21h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$635($390)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to St Peters School.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Cambridge.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$380($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Cambridge
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Cambridge by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$215 ($130) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$605 ($370).
The distance between Oamaru and Cambridge is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 884km (550 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Oamaru and Cambridge by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Cambridge is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NZ$605 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Cambridge is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$215 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Oamaru to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Hamilton (HLZ). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Cambridge is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NZ$605 ($370).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and Cambridge
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | NZ$605($370) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
| Bus to Dunedin Airport, Fly | 5h 15m | NZ$545($335) | once daily | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 6h 45m | NZ$480($295) | once daily | 947km (588 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 21h 60m | NZ$635($390) | 3 times a week | 1,261km (783 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 10m | NZ$215($130) | once daily | 1,198km (745 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 50m | NZ$380($230) | every 20 mins | 1,180km (733 miles) |
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Airports near Cambridge
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Cambridge
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Cambridge
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Cambridge