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How to get fromWellington Airport (WLG) to Oamaruby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Oamaru by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus bus
    3h 38m

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    16h 56m
    $156–255

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    17h 46m
    $377–753

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Oamarucar car
    10h 55m
    $290–371

  5. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus
    5h 38m

Wellington Airport (WLG) to Oamaru by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Oamaru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Oamaru. However, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington International Airport to Oamaru via Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 16h 56m.

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