Coastal Pacific Train Ticket Between Christchurch and Picton
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Chirstchurch Railway Station
- Hop aboard the Coastal Pacific train for an unforgettable sightseeing journey in New Zealand
- Get a view of the Pacific Ocean and awe-inspiring mountains as you travel between Christchurch and Picton
- Take advantage of the spacious compartments for your luggage so you can travel with ease
- Get to choose intermediate stations to get off on for your utmost convenience during the trip
- Pass by the astonishing Kaikōura Coastline which is famous for its marine mammals and whale watching
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- You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.
Confirmation:
- You will receive confirmation of your booking's availability within 1 business day. Once confirmed, we will send you the voucher via email
- In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email
Additional Information:
- Child ticket: Age 2-14
- Infants aged 0-2 can join free of charge as long as they do not require their own seats or space for luggage
- Children aged 0-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Smoking is forbidden inside the train
- Passengers are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages while on board. Alcoholic beverages must be stored inside your luggage during the trip
- The departure time may change due to weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances
- If you would like to stop over at any intermediate station during the journey, please indicate your leaving station and departure date upon check out
- Please note: The departure times are fixed daily. There are no extra fees for stop overs at intermediate stations
- This activity is wheelchair and stroller-friendly
- Please note: This activity does not include insurance. Although not required, it is recommended that you purchase before booking
Luggage Information:
- Wheeled bags and cabin bags are not allowed inside the carriages and must be checked in. Please bring a small bag for items such as cameras, wallets, phones, medication, coats/jumpers, etc.
- The maximum weight for check in luggage per person is 23kg
- Bags over 23kg will not be accepted and must be repacked. Repack bags can be purchased for NZD10 in addition to the NZD20 extra bag charge
- You may carry a maximum of two additional pieces of luggage per person for a surcharge of NZD20 per piece
- Maximum volume per bag is 158cm. This can be calculated by adding the height, length, and width of the bag all together
- Additional luggage (per piece), bikes (maximum of 2, subject to availability), golf clubs, ski equipment, and surfboards will incur a surcharge of NZD20
- Extra luggage can be paid at check-in
- Bikes with trailers (maximum of 1, subject to availability) will incur a surcharge of NZD50
- Please indicate if you have excess luggage upon check out
Train Schedule:
- Please arrive at your preferred location 25 minutes before the departure time. No refunds will be issued for latecomers and no-shows
Christchurch to Picton
- 7:00am depart from Christchurch Railway Station
- 7:30am arrive at Rangiora Station
- 7:30am depart from Rangiora Station
- 09:50am arrive at Kaikoura Station
- 10:00am depart from Kaikoura Station
- 12:10pm arrive at Blenheim Railway Station
- 12:10pm depart from Blenheim Railway Station
- 12:40pm arrive at Picton Station
Picton to Christchurch
- 1:40pm depart from Picton Station
- 2:05pm arrive at Blenheim Railway Station
- 2:05pm depart from Blenheim Railway Station
- 4:15pm arrive at Kaikoura Station
- 4:25pm depart from Kaikoura Station
- 6:45pm arrives at Rangiora Station
- 6:45pm depart from Rangiora Station
- 7:30pm arrive at Christchurch Railway Station