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How to get fromAshburton to Wellingtonby bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashburton to Wellington by bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Timaru, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    3h 43m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashburton to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    8h 42m
    $250–305

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    12h 51m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 2m

  5. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ashburton to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    4h 39m

Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Ashburton to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Temuka, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) 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 Ashburton to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 12h 51m.

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