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

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

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    4h 26m
    $103–391

  2. Fly to Timaru, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Drive from Timaru (TIU) to Methvencar car
    4h 3m
    $101–516

  3. Car ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Darfield to Methventaxi taxi
    12h 47m
    $659–1,039

  4. Ferry, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Methvenshuttle bus
    13h 24m
    $119–208

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Methvencar car
    8h 43m
    $249–309

Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Methven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Methven. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch Airport, then take the shuttle to Methven. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Picton, walk to Picton, take the train to Christchurch, take the train to Darfield, then take the taxi to Methven.

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