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How to get fromFeatherston to Nelsonby car, car ferry, train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Featherston to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    5h 58m
    $113–517

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    8h 51m
    $94–513

  3. Train, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    4h 12m
    $103–374

  4. Train, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane WLG - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 55m
    $119–439

  5. Train, fly to Picton, bus

    1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane plane WLG - PCN
    3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus bus
    6h 25m
    $119–419

Featherston to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Lambton Central - 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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