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

The cheapest way to get from Foxton to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which costs $120 - $550 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foxton to Nelson is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Foxton to Nelson?

The distance between Foxton and Nelson is 319 km.

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

The best way to get from Foxton to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Foxton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.

Foxton to Nelson - 7 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Foxton to Nelson by car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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 Foxton to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
6h 34m
$128–538
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
9h 35m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
4h 56m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 39m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
7h 9m
Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Paraparaumubus
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane PPQ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 57m
Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Paraparaumubus
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane PPQ - NSN
4h 14m

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

97Weekly Planes

48 minAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Foxton to Nelson.

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Distance: 318.6 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Foxton to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foxton to Nelson via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 9h 35m.

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