How to travel from Oamaru to Gisborne, New Zealand
The distance between Oamaru and Gisborne is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oamaru to Gisborne by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gisborne → Oamaru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Gisborne (GIS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$515($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration22h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$235($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Gisborne.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$390($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oamaru and Gisborne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oamaru to Gisborne by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$235 ($145) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$515 ($315).
The distance between Oamaru and Gisborne is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Oamaru and Gisborne by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Oamaru to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$515 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Oamaru and Gisborne is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$235 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oamaru and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oamaru and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oamaru to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) 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 Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Washdyke then fly from Timaru (TIU) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oamaru to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$515 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oamaru and Gisborne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | NZ$515($315) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
| Bus to Dunedin Airport, Fly | 5h 35m | NZ$500($305) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 6h 55m | NZ$485($295) | once daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 40m | NZ$235($145) | 4 times a week | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | NZ$390($235) | every 20 mins | 1,213km (754 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oamaru and Gisborne
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Airports near Gisborne
The following major airports near Gisborne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 277km (172 miles) from Gisborne