What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Featherston?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Featherston is to fly and bus which costs $230 - $1,000 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Featherston?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Featherston is to fly and train which takes 8h 36m and costs $380 - $800.

How far is it from Melbourne to Featherston?

The distance between Melbourne and Featherston is 2677 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Featherston?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Melbourne to Featherston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Featherston?

Featherston is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 5:15 AM in Melbourne and 7:15 AM in Featherston.

Where can I stay near Featherston?

There are 214+ hotels available in Featherston.

Melbourne to Featherston - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Featherston by plane, train, or bus

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Fly to Wellington, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane MEL - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
8h 36m
$389–784
Fly to Palmerston, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane MEL - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus
13h 12m
$236–970

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

60Weekly Planes

5h 28mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Featherston.

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Distance: 2,676.6 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Featherston, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Featherston. 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 Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Featherston Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport Terminal - Stop 1, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, take the bus to Masterton, walk to Masterton - Church Street, then take the line 200 bus to Featherston - Fitzherbert Street.

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