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How to get fromBlenheim to Palmerston Northby car ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Blenheim to Palmerston North by car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Palmerston Northcar car
    5h 32m
    $178–201

  2. Fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    5h 16m
    $172–634

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blenheim to Palmerston North.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Blenheim to Palmerston North. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Palmerston North. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington, then take the train to Palmerston North.

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