How to get fromDublin to Nelsonby plane, shuttle, bus, train or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Nelson by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane DUB - NSN
32h 9m
$1,217–4,524
Fly to Paraparaumu, train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane DUB - PPQ
2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
46h 36m
$1,104–3,903
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane DUB - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
42h 11m
$1,922–3,429
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane DUB - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
33h 42m
$1,322–4,779
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Picton (PCN)plane DUB - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
34h 37m
$1,322–4,679
Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane DUB - WAG
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
44h 26m
$1,315–4,787
Fly to Auckland, train, car ferry, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Auckland (AKL)plane DUB - AKL
2. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
2d 1h
$1,451–3,122

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

11Weekly Planes

32h 30mAverage Duration

$1,281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18,682 km
Duration: 32h 9m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Nelson, New Zealand?

Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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