Rome2Rio

How to get fromLondon to Nelsonby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Nelson

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from London to Nelson by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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

  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane LHR - NSN
    29h 42m
    $1,629–6,079

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane LGW - NSN
    31h 11m
    $1,132–3,362

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane LHR - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    33h 40m
    $1,942–8,130

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane LGW - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    32h 29m
    $1,245–3,913

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    40h 54m
    $1,431–4,080

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    35h 48m
    $1,734–4,163

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hokitika, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LGW - HKK
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Charlestonshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston to Nelsonbus bus
    2d 2h
    $1,360–8,803

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MAN - CHC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    37h 25m
    $1,551–9,733

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,677Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from London to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18,816.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 42m

What companies run services between London, England and Nelson, New Zealand?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around New Zealand

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides