Rome2Rio

How to get fromMurchison to Wellingtonby car, car ferry, bus, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Wellington

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Murchison to Wellington by car, car ferry, bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Murchison to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    5h 49m
    $183–208

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    9h 31m

  3. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Tahunanuibus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    4h 30m

  4. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    7h 53m

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Picton to Wellington - Centralferry ferry
    9h 49m
    $192–262

  6. Bus, bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Murchison to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    3. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    6h 11m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Murchison to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Murchison to Wellington. However, you can drive to Picton then take the car ferry to Wellington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Murchison to Wellington via Nelson, Picton, and Picton in around 9h 31m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.