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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Oamaru by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Timaru, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane WLG - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Oamarubus bus
    4h 59m

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    15h 21m
    $147–243

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Oamarubus bus
    16h 10m
    $368–741

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Oamarucar car
    10h 43m
    $288–378

  5. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Oamarubus bus
    6h 59m

  6. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Oamarubus bus
    7h 54m

Wellington to Oamaru by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Oamaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 545.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Oamaru. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), take the taxi to Timaru, then take the bus to Oamaru. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Oamaru via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 15h 21m.

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