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How to get fromInvercargill to Whanganuiby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Invercargill to Whanganui by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

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    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane IVC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    6h 35m
    $141–690

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Invercargill to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Whanganuicar car
    16h 54m
    $460–611

  3. Fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane IVC - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    8h 50m
    $153–757

  4. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane IVC - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    9h 18m
    $215–842

  5. Fly to Wanganui Airport

    1. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane IVC - WAG
    7h 5m
    $202–852

Invercargill (IVC) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Invercargill to Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 981.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) twice daily.

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