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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Foxton by car, car ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Foxtoncar car
    6h 32m
    $201–237

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxtonbus bus
    9h 45m

  3. Fly from Nelson Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waikanae to Foxtonbus bus
    5h 50m

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train, 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 train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waikanae to Foxtonbus bus
    6h 47m

  5. Bus to Picton, fly, train, 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 train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Waikanae to Foxtonbus bus
    7h 22m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nelson to Foxton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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