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How to get fromNelson to Golden Bayby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Golden Bay by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NSN - PER
    2. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    14h 5m
    $446–1,423

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane BHE - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    15h 47m
    $446–1,666

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CHC - PER
    3. Take the train from Perth Underground Stn Platform 2 to Lakelands Stn Platform 2train train
    17h 10m
    $685–1,709

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,215.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Golden Bay, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Golden Bay. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, walk to Perth Underground Stn Platform 2, take the train to Lakelands Stn Platform 2, walk to Lakelands Stn Stand 6, then take the line 574 bus to Yanrey St After Karunjie Rd.

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