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How to get fromPicton to Nelsonby train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Picton to Nelson by train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Macarthur Station to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    9h 44m
    $781–1,140

  2. Train, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Macarthur Station to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    13h 2m
    $554–1,691

  3. Train, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Macarthur Station to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    11h 41m
    $895–1,291

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,175.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Picton, NSW, Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Macarthur Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Macarthur Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, then take the bus to Nelson.

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