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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 car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Mastertoncar car
    6h 30m
    $124–530

  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 36m
    $94–542

  3. Fly from Nelson Airport, 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 Queen Street - The Warehousebus bus
    6h 29m
    $109–414

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly, train

    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 Featherston Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $109–464

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage 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 36m.

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