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How to get fromNelson to Martinboroughby car, car ferry, bus, train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Martinborough by car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Martinboroughcar car
    6h 11m
    $118–200
  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain train Wrl
    10h 9m
    $90–208
  3. Fly, train, line 200 bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Featherston Station to Martinborough - Kitchener Streetbus bus
    6h 3m
    $107–356

Nelson to Martinborough by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Martinborough. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Martinborough. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Martinborough - Kitchener Street via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington Station, Featherston Station, and Featherston Station in around 10h 9m.

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