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How to get fromLyttelton to Wellingtonby bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyttelton to Wellington by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    3h 20m
    $93–357

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 33m
    $419–749

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 41m
    $149–209

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyttelton to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 54m
    $249–301

Lyttelton to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lyttelton to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyttelton to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 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 vehicle from Lyttelton to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 10h 33m.

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