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How to get fromAlexandra to Wellingtonby bus, plane, car ferry, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Alexandra to Wellington by bus, plane, car ferry, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alexandra to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    4h 23m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    20h
    $298–414

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Alexandra to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    12h 50m
    $366–470

  4. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alexandra to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    5h 23m
    $315–960

  5. Bus, shuttle, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Pictonshuttle bus
    4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    20h 23m
    $534–1,831

  6. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    21h 13m
    $515–892

Alexandra to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 737.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Alexandra, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Alexandra to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, walk to Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alexandra to Wellington via Cromwell, Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 20h.

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