What is the cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Wellington is to bus and fly which costs $85 - $400 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oamaru to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Wellington is to bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Oamaru to Wellington?

The distance between Oamaru and Wellington is 547 km.

How do I travel from Oamaru to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Oamaru to Wellington without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 21m and costs $75 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Oamaru to Wellington?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Oamaru to Wellington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 483+ hotels available in Wellington.

Oamaru to Wellington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Oamaru to Wellington by bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Timaru, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Wellington (WLG)plane TIU - WLG
4h 5m
$107–586
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
15h 21m
$75–580
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain
3. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
16h 32m
$302–1,058
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oamaru to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
10h 42m
$232–681
Bus to Dunedin, fly
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus
2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane DUD - WLG
5h 54m
$235–770
Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane CHC - WLG
7h 9m
$86–394

Oamaru to Wellington by bus, foot, and car ferry

13Weekly Services

15h 21mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Wellington.

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Wellington. However, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oamaru to Wellington via Christchurch, Picton, and Picton in around 15h 21m.

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