What is the cheapest way to get from North Shore to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from North Shore to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $75 - $650 and takes 20h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shore to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from North Shore to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $210 - $600.

How far is it from North Shore to Nelson?

The distance between North Shore and Nelson is 539 km.

How do I travel from North Shore to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from North Shore to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 20h 22m and costs $75 - $650.

How long does it take to get from North Shore to Nelson?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from North Shore to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 375+ hotels available in Nelson.

North Shore to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

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

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Train, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
4h 26m
$212–567
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
20h 22m
$79–610
Train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
18h 13m
$362–814
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from North Shore to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
12h 35m
$283–756
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 24m
$187–622

North Shore to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

20h 22mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from North Shore to Nelson.

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Distance: 538.9 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between North Shore, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from North Shore to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, then take the line 4 bus to Bisley Avenue at Back of the Sands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A Akoranga to Nelson via Stop B Lower Albert, Commerce Street, The Strand, Auckland Strand, Wellington, Wellington, and Picton in around 18h 13m.

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