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

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

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  1. Drive to Timaru, fly

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    1. Drive from Twizel to Timaru (TIU)car car
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    3h 40m
    $128–567

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    16h 16m
    $252–351

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    17h 27m
    $469–829

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Twizel to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 57m
    $309–389

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Twizel to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ZQN - WLG
    5h 52m
    $207–830

Twizel to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Twizel to Wellington. However, you can drive to Timaru (TIU) 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 bus from Twizel to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 16h 16m.

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