What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt is to fly and train which costs $100 - $280 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt is to fly and train which takes 3h 18m and costs $100 - $280.

How far is it from Nelson to Lower Hutt?

The distance between Nelson and Lower Hutt is 223 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Lower Hutt without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 25m and costs $150 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lower Hutt?

There are 536+ hotels available in Lower Hutt.

Nelson to Lower Hutt - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Lower Hutt by car, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 28m
$165–182
Fly from Nelson Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Woburn Stationtrain
3h 18m
$107–275
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus Picton - Nelson
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 25m
$150–192
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
4h 15m
$125–626

Nelson to Lower Hutt by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

7Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Lower Hutt. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Lower Hutt. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) 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 Woburn Station.

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