What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Darfield?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Darfield is to bus which costs $29 - $120 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Darfield?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Darfield is to fly which takes 4h and costs $270 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Darfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Darfield. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Darfield via Blenheim and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Nelson to Darfield?

The distance between Nelson and Darfield is 303 km. The road distance is 452.8 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Darfield without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Darfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 45m and costs $330 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Darfield?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Nelson to Darfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Darfield bus from?

Nelson to Darfield bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.

Bus or fly from Nelson to Darfield?

The best way to get from Nelson to Darfield is to fly which takes 4h and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $120 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Nelson to Darfield bus arrive?

Nelson to Darfield bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.

Can I drive from Nelson to Darfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Darfield is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Nelson to Darfield.

Where can I stay near Darfield?

There are 32+ hotels available in Darfield.

Nelson to Darfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Darfield by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
4h
$273–529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Darfieldbus 86
10h 5m
$29–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus
2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain
9h 45m
$336–725
Drive 452.8 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Darfieldcar 452.8 km
5h 29m
$132–190
Bus, train via Greymouth
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
2. Take the train from Greymouth to Darfieldtrain TranzAlpine
11h
$226–367
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Darfieldbus 86
7h 40m
$202–1,004

Nelson to Darfield by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

$336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.3 km
Duration: 4h

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

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Darfield via Blenheim and Bus Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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