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

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

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  1. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Queenstown Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    3h 47m
    $153–807

  2. Bus, car ferry

    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
    18h 21m
    $295–411

  3. 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
    19h 32m
    $512–889

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cromwell to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    12h 31m
    $345–441

  5. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cromwell to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    5h 52m
    $296–962

Cromwell to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Cromwell to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Queenstown 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 Cromwell to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 21m.

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