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How to get fromWellington to Echucaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Echuca by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WLG - MEL
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus bus
    10h 12m
    $328–681

  2. Fly to Albury, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Albury (ABX)plane plane WLG - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Benalla Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus bus
    13h 54m
    $214–1,081

  3. Fly to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane WLG - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Echuca Stationtrain train
    14h 20m
    $524–1,927

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane WLG - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Echuca Stationtrain train
    14h 57m
    $264–1,127

Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,792.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Echuca, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Echuca. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, then take the bus to Echuca Station/Sturt St. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Bendigo Airport (BXG), walk to Bendigo Airport/McDowalls Rd, take the bus to Piper Lane/Piper Rd, take the bus to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl, walk to Bendigo Station, then take the train to Echuca Station.

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