Ashburton / Mid Canterbury Connector

Mid Canterbury connectorThe Ashburton / Mid Canterbury Connector provides Mt Somers, Methven, Rakaia, Wakanui, Chertsey, Fairton and Hinds, return trips into the Ashburton township.

This service is being run by the volunteers of the Mid Canterbury Community Vehicle Trust. It’s running on-demand five days a week.

Further information and bookings

03 928 8164

 Find us on Facebook

Bookings need to be made by 2PM two days before the intended trip.

On-demand service

Monday to Friday only. 9.00am – 4.30PM

Drop-off points in town:

  • Ashburton Hospital,
  • Ashburton District Council Offices/Ashburton Library,
  • EA Networks Centre,
  • and WINZ/Community House.

Please note:

  • Please pay the driver in cash.
  • Please try to have the correct amount.
  • Children 0–6 years are free (own car seat required).
  • Children must be 14 years or older to travel unaccompanied.

Download the timetable and travel conditions (PDF file, 2.1MB)

Fares adult

All fares are incl. GST.

Please pay the driver in cash and try to have the correct amount.

Fares child

All fares are incl. GST.

Please pay the driver in cash and try to have the correct amount.

Additional information

This service is supported by Environment Canterbury, COGS, Lottery Community grants and Safer Mid Canterbury

Download the timetable and travel conditions (2.1 MB).

In the news

With thanks to

Get in touch