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How to get fromUniversity of Auckland to Nelsonby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from University of Auckland to Nelson by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    4h 22m
    $241–566

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    19h 18m
    $167–271

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    18h 49m
    $410–498

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from University of Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    12h 25m
    $343–439

  5. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 15m
    $285–667

University of Auckland to Nelson by foot, train, car ferry, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 532.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between University of Auckland, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from University of Auckland to Nelson. However, you can walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Auckland to Nelson via Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 49m.

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