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

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

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  1. Fly, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane WLG - CHC
    2. Take the bus from The Hub Hornby to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Drbus bus
    3h 43m
    $96–369

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train Coastal Pacific
    11h 47m
    $426–766

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    11h 50m
    $145–189

  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
    12h 32m
    $306–646

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Rollestoncar car
    7h 56m
    $231–291

Wellington to Rolleston by car ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Rolleston. 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, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, then take the line 5 bus to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Rolleston via Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 11h 47m.

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