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

The cheapest way to get from Foxton to Nelson is to bus and fly which costs $90 - $370 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foxton to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $160 - $430.

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 $75 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Foxton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ 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 Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
6h 33m
$128–538
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
9h 35m
$75–546
Bus to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Central
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WLG - NSN
4h 56m
$88–375
Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Paraparaumu
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)PPQ - NSN
4h 14m
$166–430
Bus to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Central
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
6h 39m
$93–370
Bus to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Central
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)WLG - PCN
3. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
7h 9m
$93–360
Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Paraparaumu
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)PPQ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
5h 52m
$161–455

Foxton to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest 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 33m

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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