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Christchurch/Kaikoura/Picton
Picton/Kaikoura/ Christchurch

The Tranz Coastal is a truly spectacular journey, linking the main port of Picton, in the picturesque Malborough Sounds, with Christchurch, the main city of the South Island.

The TranzCoastal train travels between the delightful port of Picton and Christchurch - the South Island's largest city. This journey is a scenic feast, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other.

Along the way you pass though the village of Kaikoura, where you can break your journey to take in the whale watching or dare to get closer and swim with the dolphins. Travel through some of New Zealand's finest horticultural and farmland areas, and see amazing wildlife such as dolphins, seals and penguins from the comfort of your carriage.

The TranzCoastal train travels through 22 tunnels and crosses 175 bridges, one of them being New Zealand's only road-rail bridge.

All carriages are centrally heated/air conditioned, with 'Airline' style reclining seats, with large panoramic windows for sweeping scenic views. As on The TranzAlpine, The TranzCoastal includes an open air viewing carriage where all your senses are awakened with the clean, fresh, sea air.

The Buffet Carriage has a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals.

The TranzCoastal train is a 'One Class/Non Smoking' service.

The TranzCoastal train connects with the 8.25am Interislander ferry sailing from Wellington to Picton and the 1.15pm Interislander ferry sailing from Picton to Wellington.


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Please Note
  • Adult = 15 years or over
  • Child = 2 to 14 years
  • Children under the age of 2 yrs are free
  • Children under 15 yrs can not travel on any Tranz Scenic rail services unless accompanied by an adult

Daily Timetable (major stops only)

Christchurch - Picton

Christchurch Departs 7.00am
Rangiora Departs 7.28am
Waipara Departs 7.56am
Mina Departs 8.45am
Kaikoura Departs 9.54am
Seddon Departs 11.18am
Blenheim Departs 11.46pm
Picton Arrives 12.13pm


Picton - Christchurch

Picton Departs 1.00pm
Blenheim Departs 1.33pm
Seddon Departs 2.02pm
Kaikoura Departs 3.28pm
Mina Departs 4.37pm
Waipara Departs 5.30pm
Rangiora Departs 5.57pm
Christchurch Arrives 6.21pm

NB : Train may depart intermediate stations earlier if all booked passengers are onboard.

Passengers are advised to be at all stations at least 20 mins before time shown.

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