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How to get fromGreymouth to Wellingtonby plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Greymouth to Wellington by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Hokitika

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    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HKK - WLG
    5h 20m
    $139–674

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    13h 21m
    $163–273

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Greymouth to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    16h 2m
    $620–1,007

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Greymouth to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 41m
    $238–286

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    5h 34m
    $170–449

  6. Shuttle, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Westportshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Pictonshuttle bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    10h 50m
    $322–853

Greymouth to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Hokitika (HKK) to Wellington (WLG) once daily.

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