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How to get fromNorth Shore to Nelsonby bus, train, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Shore to Nelson by bus, train, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stop A Akoranga to Stop B Lower Albertbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    4h 40m
    $286–721

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    20h 22m
    $173–281

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    19h 51m
    $394–486

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from North Shore to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    12h 33m
    $360–468

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 17m
    $299–772

North Shore to Nelson by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from North Shore to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A Akoranga to Nelson via Stop B Lower Albert, Commerce Street, The Strand, Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 19h 51m.

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