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How to get fromWellington to Murchisonby car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Murchisoncar car
    5h 49m
    $178–208

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus
    9h 35m

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Tahunanui to Murchisonbus bus
    5h 32m

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus
    9h 36m
    $194–258

  5. Car ferry, bus via Nelson

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nelson to Murchisonbus bus
    9h 41m

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Murchison.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Murchison. However, you can take the car ferry to Picton then drive to Murchison. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Wellington - Central to Murchison via Picton, Picton, and Nelson in around 9h 35m.

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