Coastal Pacific Timetable

From
Christchurch Picton
Operating times

The Coastal Pacific Christchurch to Picton train runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, each morning, from late September to late April.

 

Call 0800 ARRIVAL for current timings. 

Arrives
Departs
Station
7:00 am
Christchurch
7:27 am
7:30 am
Rangiora
9:53 am
9:58 am
Kaikoura Station
12:11 pm
12:14 pm
Blenheim Station
12:40 pm
Picton

The Coastal Pacific Picton to Christchurch train, runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only, each afternoon, from late September to late April.

 

Call 0800 ARRIVAL for current timings. 

Arrives
Departs
Station
1:40 pm
Picton
2:06 pm
2:09 pm
Blenheim Station
4:20 pm
4:25 pm
Kaikoura Station
6:49 pm
6:52 pm
Rangiora
7:20 pm
Christchurch

 

 

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Explore our Scenic Class Carriages

Settle down for the journey of a lifetime, with huge panoramic windows and comfy reclined seating
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Take a break in our Cafe

Explore our Scenic Cafe, where you'll find hot and cold food and drinks to feast upon along with the views
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Enjoy the great outdoors

Become immersed in New Zealand's famous scenery by stepping out into our Open-air Viewing Carriage
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Scenic Check-in & Luggage

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Coastal Pacific Destinations

Turn your journey into an adventure by visiting New Zealand's top tourist destinations
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Coastal Pacific Stations

Take the scenic route on your Coastal Pacific journey and stop off along the way at one of our stations
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