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How to get fromRolleston to Wellingtonby bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rolleston to Wellington by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Line 5 bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Tennyson St near Rolleston Dr to The Hub Hornbybus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    3h 30m
    $95–309

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train Coastal Pacific
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    11h 42m
    $445–761

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    12h 13m
    $145–206

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rolleston to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 56m
    $231–277

  5. Bus to Timaru, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    4h 36m

Rolleston to Wellington by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Rolleston, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rolleston to Wellington. However, you can take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rolleston to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 11h 42m.

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