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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Greymouth by plane, car ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Hokitika

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    6h 13m
    $108–506

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    13h 51m
    $160–273

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Greymouthtrain train
    16h 22m
    $628–1,008

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Greymouthcar car
    7h 41m
    $228–278

  5. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch International Airport to Greymouthshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $168–401

  6. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Greymouthbus bus
    9h 42m
    $116–335

  7. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Westportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Greymouthshuttle bus
    10h 55m
    $318–853

Wellington to Greymouth by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Greymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK) 3 times a day.

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