What is the cheapest way to get from Featherston to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Featherston to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $180 - $240 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Featherston to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Featherston to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 58m and costs $180 - $240.

How far is it from Featherston to Nelson?

The distance between Featherston and Nelson is 269 km.

How do I travel from Featherston to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Featherston to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Featherston to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Featherston to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 248+ hotels available in Nelson.

Featherston to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Featherston to Nelson by car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Featherston to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
5h 58m
$188–236
Train, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
4h 11m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
8h 51m
Train, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 54m
Train, fly to Picton, bus
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
6h 24m

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

89Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Featherston to Nelson.

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Distance: 268.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Featherston, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Featherston to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands.

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