The TranzCoastal is a long-distance passenger train between Picton and Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand, operated by Tranz Scenic.It was known as the Coastal Pacific until being rebranded in May 2000.
The service runs daily between Christchurch and Picton, New Zealand, passing through Kaikoura and Blenheim, along the Main North Line. It was introduced on Sunday, 25 September 1988 and took 5 hours 20 minutes. In the present timetable the northbound journey takes 5 hours 13 minutes, the southbound 5 hours 21 minutes
