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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manakau to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    6h 7m
    $183–214

  2. Bus, train to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    5h 11m
    $129–313

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 35m
    $161–207

  4. Train to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waikanae 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
    6h 39m
    $142–844

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Picton, bus

    1. Take the train from Waikanae 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
    7h 9m
    $142–644

  6. Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Nelson Airport

    1. Take the bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus bus
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane PPQ - NSN
    4h 20m
    $200–442

  7. Fly Paraparaumu to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane PPQ - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    5h 48m
    $223–483

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manakau to Nelson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Manakau 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 Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Nelson via Waikanae Station - Main Road, Waikanae Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 9h 35m.

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