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How to get fromNelson to Foxtonby car, car ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Foxton by car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Foxtoncar car
    6h 34m
    $126–215

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    9h 45m
    $75–229

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    5h 39m
    $92–377

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

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    6h 36m
    $92–357

  5. Bus to Picton, fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane PCN - WLG
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    7h 11m
    $92–399

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane BHE - PPQ
    3. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Foxtonbus bus
    5h 54m
    $151–505

Nelson to Foxton by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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