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How to get fromMartinborough to Nelsonby car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Martinborough to Nelson by car, car ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Martinborough to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    6h 12m
    $185–216

  2. Line 200 bus, train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jellicoe Street at Naples Street to Featherston Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    5h 46m
    $132–342

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 10m
    $166–238

Martinborough to Nelson by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Martinborough to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Martinborough, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Martinborough to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jellicoe Street at Naples Street to Nelson via Featherston Station, Featherston Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 10h 10m.

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