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

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Ross by plane, car ferry, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane WLG - HKK
    5h 37m
    $105–501

  2. Car ferry, train, drive

    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 Arthur's Passtrain train
    4. Drive from Arthur's Pass to Rosscar car
    15h 19m
    $583–953

  3. 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 Greymouthbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Greymouth to Rossbus bus
    16h 34m
    $150–287

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Rosscar car
    8h 29m
    $238–308

Wellington to Ross by ferry and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Hokitika (HKK) 3 times a day.

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