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

The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Nelson is to train and car ferry and bus which costs $95 - $230 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Masterton to Nelson is to line 200 bus and train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $410.

How far is it from Masterton to Nelson?

The distance between Masterton and Nelson is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Masterton to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $95 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Masterton to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

Masterton to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Masterton to Nelson by car, car ferry, train, 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 Masterton to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
6h 31m
$129–212
Train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
10h 40m
$99–222
Line 200 bus, train, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus
2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
5h 59m
$109–402
Train, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
7h 42m
$109–377

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

7Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Masterton 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 Masterton - Queen Street to Nelson via Featherston Station, Featherston Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 10h 40m.

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