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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Foxton is to drive and car ferry which costs $190 - $240 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Foxton is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 32m and costs $190 - $240.

How far is it from Nelson to Foxton?

The distance between Nelson and Foxton is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson to Foxton without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Nelson to Foxton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Foxton?

There are 43+ hotels available in Foxton.

Nelson to Foxton - 7 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nelson to Foxton by car, car ferry, 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 Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Foxtoncar
6h 32m
$199–233
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus
9h 45m
Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus
5h 38m
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus
6h 35m
Bus to Picton, fly to Wellington, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus
2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane PCN - WLG
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus
7h 10m
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane BHE - PPQ
3. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Foxtonbus
5h 59m
Fly Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane NSN - PPQ
2. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Foxtonbus
5h 2m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

99Weekly Planes

43 minAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Foxton.

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Foxton. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Foxton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Foxton via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 9h 45m.

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