Mid Canterbury Shuttle Service
About
We currently operate one vehicle with capacity for 10 or 11 passengers without luggage or a maximum of 8 with luggage. We can access other vehicles for larger groups.
We can provide Christchurch airport transfers and other travel between Mid Canterbury locations, Christchurch or further afield
We operate private transfers and services for groups of 4 or more. These are door to door and available 24 hours a day, subject to vehicle and driver availability, and sufficient notice. We can also provide;
· Bespoke day trips and short duration tours
· Transport and courtesy shuttles for functions, events and conferences
· Regular or one off transportation services for employees or clients of businesses and organisations.
We do not operate regular scheduled bus type services between Ashburton, Methven & Christchurch on which individual passengers can book a seat for a particular day or time. We do occasionally have services running with seats available to individual passengers. Days and times when these are operating can be viewed by clicking on the upcoming services link on our website. https://midcanterburyshuttleservice.co.nz/upcoming-services/
Practical Info
Standard Fares The March 2026 standard one way fare between Ashburton and Christchurch is $55.00 per person. surcharges apply for Christchurch Airport and outer suburbs. This is only available to individual passengers on services above and other services that are already confirmed operating, or for groups of 4 or more passengers.
Private Transfers Rates are for 1 to 5 passengers.. • Ashburton / Christchurch $220 for Christchurch city, $230 for Christchurch Airport • Methven / Christchurch $275 for Christchurch city, $285 for Christchurch Airport • Ashburton / Methven $100
For more detailed and up to date pricing information please visit the fares and conditions of carriage page on our website https://midcanterburyshuttleservice.co.nz/fares-conditions-of-carriage/
Our services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, however our phone hours are 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Please use text or email outside these times. We may not be able to reply immediately if we are driving or outside mobile coverage. For bookings, we will need details of your pick up and drop off locations and any time requirements, number of passengers, and a contact mobile number for one passenger.
We will pick up from and drop off at most Mid-Canterbury locations. Restrictions may apply for remote locations in the foothills of the Southern Alps during winter.