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How to get fromWellington to Alexandraby plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Alexandra by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WLG - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Alexandrabus bus
    5h 30m

  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 Cromwellbus bus
    19h 54m
    $290–394

  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 Cromwellbus bus
    20h 43m
    $511–892

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Alexandracar car
    12h 51m
    $349–459

  5. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Alexandrabus bus
    6h 16m
    $296–961

  6. Car ferry, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Christchurchshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Rolleston to Cromwellbus bus
    20h 12m
    $531–1,829

Wellington to Alexandra by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 736.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Alexandra. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Alexandra. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Alexandra via Picton, Picton, Christchurch, and Cromwell in around 19h 54m.

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