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How to get fromWellington to Lytteltonby plane, bus, car ferry, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Lyttelton by plane, bus, car ferry, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    3h 25m
    $93–296

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    10h 43m
    $428–743

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    11h 9m
    $140–186

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train Coastal Pacific
    11h 51m
    $291–635

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Lytteltoncar car
    7h 55m
    $228–278

Wellington to Lyttelton by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Lyttelton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Lyttelton. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the bus to Dublin St near Norwich Qy. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Lyttelton via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 10h 43m.

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