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How to get fromNelson to Palmerston Northby car, car ferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Palmerston Northcar car
    6h 52m
    $199–233

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    9h 56m
    $163–238

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    9h 56m
    $209–283

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    5h 49m
    $167–347

  5. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    6h 46m
    $185–718

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Palmerston

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    8h 36m
    $495–1,755

Nelson to Palmerston North by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 347.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Palmerston North. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Palmerston North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Palmerston North via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 9h 56m.

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