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How to get fromNelson to St Arnaudby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to St Arnaud by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NSN - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus
    14h 11m
    $638–1,156

  2. Bus to Picton, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PCN - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus
    16h 33m
    $219–898

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Bendigo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane NSN - BXG
    2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwybus bus
    24h 41m
    $335–1,432

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus
    14h 38m
    $549–1,198

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dundas St/Market Stbus bus
    17h 36m
    $482–1,617

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,728.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and St Arnaud, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to St Arnaud. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, take the train to Ballarat Station, walk to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, then take the bus to Dundas St/Market St. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Bendigo Airport (BXG), walk to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd, take the bus to Piper Lane/Piper Rd, take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, then take the bus to Mobil Roadhouse/Sunraysia Hwy.

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