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How to get fromPicton to Melbourneby car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Melbourne by car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry to Wellington, fly

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WLG - MEL
    10h 58m
    $442–746

  2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BHE - MEL
    10h 4m
    $253–947

  3. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NSN - MEL
    12h 16m
    $593–978

  4. Train to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    13h 36m
    $501–1,070

Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,720.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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