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How to get fromWaimate to Wellingtonby taxi, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waimate to Wellington by taxi, plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Waimate to Timaru (TIU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TIU - WLG
    2h 38m
    $316–778

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waimate to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    10h 13m
    $285–355

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 54m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    16h 7m

Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 506.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Waimate to Wellington. However, you can take the taxi 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 vehicle from Waimate to Wellington via Waimate Turn Off, Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 14h 54m.

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