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How to get fromPicton to Lake Tennysonby train, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Lake Tennyson by train, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Drive from Kaikoura to Lake Tennysoncar car
    5h 1m
    $182–594

  2. Drive 210.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Picton to Lake Tennysoncar car 210.5 km
    6h 13m
    $61–88

  3. Shuttle, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Saint Arnaud to Lake Tennysoncar car
    5h 28m
    $175–620

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Kawatiribus bus
    3. Drive from Kawatiri to Lake Tennysoncar car
    7h 48m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Picton to Lake Tennyson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 327.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Lake Tennyson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Lake Tennyson. However, you can take the train to Kaikoura then drive to Lake Tennyson. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Picton to Lake Tennyson via Saint Arnaud in around 5h 28m.

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