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How to get fromBlenheim to Whanganuiby car ferry, car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Blenheim to Whanganui by car ferry, car, bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Whanganuicar car
    6h 11m
    $195–234

  2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    6h 51m
    $134–796

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    9h 47m
    $205–725

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    3. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus 225
    10h 20m
    $236–759

  5. Fly from Picton, bus

    1. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane PCN - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    7h 11m
    $134–335

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Blenheim to Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Blenheim to Whanganui. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Whanganui. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blenheim to Whanganui / Wanganui via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 9h 47m.

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