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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Wellington by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Wellington

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LHR - WLG
    31h 3m
    $1,853–3,688

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Wellington

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane LGW - WLG
    31h 23m
    $1,559–2,980

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Palmerston, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane LHR - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    3. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    31h 45m

  4. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Palmerston, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane LGW - PMR
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    4. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    35h 10m

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane LHR - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    32h 47m
    $2,202–6,669

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration33h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,837.6 km
  • Duration: 31h 3m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Wellington, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day.

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