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How to get fromNelson to Whanganuiby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Whanganui by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    11h 31m
    $167–249

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    7h 25m
    $134–354

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Whanganuicar car
    7h 31m
    $217–261

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, bus

    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 bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    8h 22m
    $147–885

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane NSN - PPQ
    2. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    6h 58m
    $226–525

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane BHE - PPQ
    3. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    7h 55m
    $199–476

Nelson to Whanganui by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Whanganui. However, you can take the bus to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington - Central, then take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Whanganui via Picton and Wellington in around 7h 31m.

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