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How to get fromRussell to Wellingtonby car ferry, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Russell to Wellington by car ferry, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane KKE - WLG
    5h 12m
    $110–663

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    17h 2m

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    17h 35m

  4. Drive 880.5 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Wellingtoncar car 880.5 km
    10h 35m
    $255–368

  5. Ferry, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane WRE - WLG
    6h 56m

  6. Ferry, Tour, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    25h 30m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Wellington. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 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 ferry from Russell to Wellington via Paihia, Paihia, Albany, Stop A Albany Bus Station, Stop B Lower Albert, Commerce Street, The Strand, and Auckland Strand in around 17h 2m.

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