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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane WLG - GIS
    2h 39m
    $84–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus Westshore
    10h 50m
    $27–105

  3. Drive 523.1 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Gisbornecar car 523.1 km
    6h 4m
    $153–221

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    10h 53m

Wellington to Gisborne by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Gisborne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Wellington, 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 - Central to Sycamore Lodge via Napier in around 10h 50m.

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