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How to get fromNelson to Poriruaby car, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Porirua by car, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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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 Picton
    5h 32m
    $165–183

  2. Fly from Nelson Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Porirua Stationtrain train
    3h 20m
    $108–278

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 26m
    $150–192

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    4h 17m
    $126–569

Nelson to Porirua by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Porirua. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Porirua. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Porirua Station.

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