There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane WLG - GIS
1h 18m$78–458Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
- Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus Westshore
12h 17m$36–117Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Gisborne530.4 km
6h 12mDrive 530.4 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisbornecar 530.4 km
6h 12m$153–221Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus
12h 20m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Sycamore Lodge via Wellington - Central and Napier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Gisborne is 404 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 12h 17m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 12h 17m.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Gisborne.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington International Airport to Sycamore Lodge via Wellington Station - Stop E, Wellington - Central, and Napier in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Gisborne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Gisborne Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Gisborne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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