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How to get fromPorirua to Nelsonby car ferry, car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Porirua to Nelson by car ferry, car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    5h 33m
    $165–188

  2. Train, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Porirua Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    3h 33m
    $108–279

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    8h 12m
    $150–192

  4. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 16m
    $127–570

Porirua to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Porirua to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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.

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