There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Castlepoint by plane, train, taxi, or car
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Fly to Wellington, train, taxi
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane MEL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Masterton Station to Castlepointtaxi
10h 12m$582–1,055Fly to Palmerston, drive
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane MEL - PMR
- Drive from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Castlepointcar
10h 42m$259–994
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Castlepoint is to fly and drive which costs $250 - $1,000 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Castlepoint is to fly and train and taxi which takes 10h 12m and costs $550 - $1,100.
The distance between Melbourne and Castlepoint is 2777 km.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Melbourne to Castlepoint, including transfers.
Castlepoint is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 3:06 PM in Melbourne and 5:06 PM in Castlepoint.
There are eight+ hotels available in Castlepoint.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Castlepoint, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Castlepoint. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, take the train to Masterton Station, then take the taxi to Castlepoint. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then drive to Castlepoint.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Queenstown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Sydney, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Masterton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 378 2555
- Website
- mastertontaxis.co.nz
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