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How to get fromDarfield to Nelsonby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Darfield to Nelson by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3h 16m
    $275–526

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darfield to Bus Interchangebus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 7m
    $33–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darfield to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 40m
    $336–718

  4. Drive 452.6 km

    1. Drive from Darfield to Nelsoncar car 452.6 km
    5h 28m
    $132–190

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    7h 14m
    $289–667

  6. Train, bus via Greymouth

    1. Take the train from Darfield to Greymouthtrain train TranzAlpine
    2. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus Greymouth - Nelson
    10h 45m
    $235–364

  7. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Darfield to Bus Interchangebus bus 86
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $202–1,003

Darfield to Nelson by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Darfield, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darfield to Nelson via Bus Interchange, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 10h 7m.

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