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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Foxton is to bus and fly which costs $90 - $370 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Foxton is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $440.

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 $75 - $550.

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 39+ 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 Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Drive from Wellington to Foxton
6h 32m
$127–536
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxton
9h 45m
$75–549
Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)NSN - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxton
5h 39m
$92–370
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)BHE - WLG
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxton
6h 36m
$92–367
Bus to Picton, fly to Wellington, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromiko
2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)PCN - WLG
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Foxton
7h 11m
$92–359
Fly Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)NSN - PPQ
2. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Foxton
5h 3m
$177–434
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)BHE - PPQ
3. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Foxton
5h 55m
$151–435

Nelson to Foxton by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest 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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