What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson is to car ferry and drive which costs $95 - $500 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $100 - $360.

How far is it from Lower Hutt to Nelson?

The distance between Lower Hutt and Nelson is 223 km.

How do I travel from Lower Hutt to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $85 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 358+ hotels available in Nelson.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson by car ferry, car, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
5h 28m
$100–497
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h 11m
$87–503
Train, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
3h 32m
$106–354
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
5h 15m
$112–419
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)plane WLG - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
5h 45m
$112–409

Lower Hutt to Nelson by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lower Hutt to Nelson.

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Distance: 222.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lower Hutt 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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