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How to get fromFairlie to Wellingtonby taxi, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Fairlie to Timaru (TIU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    2h 31m
    $279–832

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 11m
    $225–313

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 2m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry via Rangiora

    1. Take the bus from Fairlie to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    15h 24m
    $423–791

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Fairlie to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    9h 47m
    $288–358

Fairlie to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fairlie to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 502.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairlie to Wellington. However, you can 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 Fairlie to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 14h 11m.

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