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How to get fromNelson to Upper Huttby car, car ferry, plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Upper Hutt by car, car ferry, plane, train, or bus

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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 Picton
    5h 40m
    $106–500

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 53m
    $80–520

  3. Fly from Nelson Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain train
    3h 47m
    $95–339

  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 Trentham Stationtrain train
    4h 44m
    $95–324

  5. Bus to Picton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane PCN - WLG
    5h 19m
    $95–326

Nelson to Upper Hutt by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Upper Hutt. However, you can drive to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, then drive to Upper 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 Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, then take the train to Trentham Station.

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