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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Mastertoncar
    6h 29m
    $125–531

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston StationtrainWrl
    10h 39m
    $94–542

  3. Fly from Nelson Airport, train, line 200 bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)planeNSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Featherston Station to Queen Street - The Warehousebus
    6h 33m
    $111–363

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)planeBHE - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
    7h 30m
    $111–360

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Masterton. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Masterton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Queen Street - The Warehouse via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington Station, Featherston Station, and Featherston Station in around 10h 39m.

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