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How to get fromNelson to Lytteltonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Lyttelton by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NSN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    3h 36m
    $268–709

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 45m
    $30–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Blenheimbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    8h 21m
    $276–670

  4. Drive  424.7 km

    1. Drive from Nelson to Lytteltoncar car 424.7 km
    5h 16m
    $129–186

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    6h 22m
    $203–1,003

Nelson to Lyttelton by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Nelson to Dublin St near Norwich Qy via Blenheim, Christchurch, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 45m.

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