Bus, coach and minibus hire with a driver in Christchurch, from The Coach Company
The Coach Company is your premier choice for coach and minibus services in Christchurch and Canterbury. Whether it's a corporate trip, a school outing, a sports event or a private gathering, we deliver journeys built on comfort, reliability and safety.
Most quotes show a live price on the spot; the rest get a reply within the hour in opening hours. Quotes are free, with no obligation, and someone answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We're one of New Zealand's leading private coach hire companies, known for friendly, professional service at competitive rates. Through years of experience we know what matters most to our clients: cleanliness, punctuality, competitive rates and friendly service, and our business is built around them.
Every booking includes a driver who holds a passenger (P) endorsement and knows Christchurch and Canterbury well.
Minibuses and coaches with a current Certificate of Fitness, and multiple vehicles for larger groups.
Most quotes show a live price on the spot. The rest get a reply within the hour in opening hours.
Someone answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Quotes are free, with no obligation.
Fill out our online form, or call our team on +64 9 941 9751.
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From the airport and Lyttelton to Hagley Park, the stadium, the ski fields and day trips across Canterbury.
Christchurch Airport is New Zealand's second busiest airport and the main gateway to the South Island, about 12 km north-west of the city centre, or around 20 minutes' drive. We meet your group on arrival and take you to your hotel, your venue, the TranzAlpine train or your cruise ship, and back again for the flight home. Give us your flight details when you ask for a quote.
Conference shuttles, staff transport, client events and team days out. Our team can coordinate multiple vehicles across the day so your guests arrive on time.
Class trips, school camps, ski trips, sports tournaments and inter-school fixtures, in a vehicle sized for your group. Tell us how many students and adults are travelling, what luggage or sports gear you carry, and your times. Our drivers carry out a safety check at the start of every shift, including seatbelts.
We carry wedding guests, birthday groups, hen and stag parties, cruise ship groups from Lyttelton and Akaroa, and fans heading to One New Zealand Stadium. We also run ski trips to Mt Hutt and day trips to Akaroa, Hanmer Springs, Kaikōura, Arthur's Pass and Lake Tekapo. For large events needing several vehicles, we plan and coordinate the whole transport operation.
Minibuses and coaches from 8 to 57 seats, with a driver always included. For larger groups, we supply multiple vehicles.
All vehicles hold a current Certificate of Fitness and are regularly serviced and cleaned. Our coaches are also fitted with CCTV cameras for added security.
| From Christchurch central city to | Distance / Time |
|---|---|
| Christchurch Airport | About 12 km, 20 min |
| Lyttelton | About 12 km, 20 min |
| Ashburton | About 85 km, 1 hour |
| Akaroa | About 85 km, 1 hr 30 min |
| Methven (for Mt Hutt) | About 95 km, 1 hr 15 min |
| Hanmer Springs | About 135 km, 1 hr 45 min |
| Arthur's Pass | About 145 km, 2 hours |
| Kaikōura | About 180 km, 2 hr 30 min |
| Lake Tekapo | About 225 km, 3 hours |
Times are for a car in light traffic. Allow more for a coach and at peak times.
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