There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to West Coast Region by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus Greymouth - Nelson
- Take the bus from Greymouth to Bushman's Centrebus Fox Glacier - Greymouth
9h 4m$71–167Drive 371.7 km
- Drive from Nelson to West Coast Regioncar 371.7 km
4h 28m$123–178Fly, bus
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hokitika (HKK)plane NSN - HKK
- Take the bus from Hokitika to Bushman's Centrebus
6h 3m$148–769
Nelson to West Coast Region by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to West Coast Region is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to West Coast Region is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to West Coast Region. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Bushman's Centre via Greymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Nelson and West Coast Region is 411 km. The road distance is 371.7 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to West Coast Region without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Nelson to West Coast Region, including transfers.
Nelson to West Coast Region bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
Nelson to West Coast Region bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Greymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to West Coast Region is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Nelson to West Coast Region.
There are four+ hotels available in West Coast Region.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and West Coast Region, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Nelson to Bushman's Centre via Greymouth in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Nelson Airport to Hokitika via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Greymouth to Bushman's Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $55–80
- Gold
- $30–120
Bus from Hokitika to Bushman's Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $45–65
- Gold
- $18–100
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