What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Blenheim?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Blenheim is to car ferry via Blenheim which costs $129 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Blenheim?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Blenheim is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct ferry between Wellington and Blenheim?

No, there is no direct ferry from Wellington to Blenheim. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Picton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Wellington to Blenheim?

The distance between Wellington and Blenheim is 129 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Blenheim without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Blenheim without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 53m and costs $210 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Blenheim?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Wellington to Blenheim, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Blenheim?

There are 120+ hotels available in Blenheim.

Wellington to Blenheim - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Blenheim by car ferry or plane

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
3h 53m
$214–239
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
2h 56m
$103–561
Car ferry via Blenheim
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
4h 56m
$129
Car ferry via Blenheim #2
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
5h 2m
$184–679

Wellington to Blenheim by car ferry, foot, and bus

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4h 56mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.7 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries operates a car ferry from Wellington to Picton 4 times a day. Tickets cost $129 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) twice daily.

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