There are 4 ways to get from Picton to Springs Junction by bus, taxi, shuttle, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Picton Information Centre to Nelson
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Take the bus from Nelson to Murchison
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Take a taxi from Murchison to Springs Junction
Cheapest option
Fly, shuttle
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Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Christchurch (CHC)
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Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Airport to Springs Junction
2 alternative options
Bus, shuttle
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Take the bus from Picton Information Centre to Nelson
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Take the bus from Nelson to Inangahua Junction
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Take a shuttle bus from Inangahua Junction to Springs Junction
Drive
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Drive from Picton to Springs Junction
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Springs Junction is 0800 358 5453.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Springs Junction is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Springs Junction is 2 metres.
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Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Picton to Springs Junction is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Picton to Springs Junction is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 20m.
The distance between Picton and Springs Junction is 189 km. The road distance is 271.4 km.
The best way to get from Picton to Springs Junction without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 4m and costs $280 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Picton to Springs Junction, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Blenheim Airport to Christchurch Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Picton to Springs Junction is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Picton to Springs Junction.
Sounds Air and Air New Zealand offer flights from Blenheim Airport to Christchurch Airport.
There are one+ hotels available in Springs Junction. Prices start at $150 NZD per night.
The best way to get from Picton to Blenheim Airport is to bus which takes 32 min and costs $18 - $35.

- Distance: 189.3 km
- Duration: 6h 4m
What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Springs Junction, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Picton to Springs Junction. However, you can take the bus to Nelson, take the bus to Murchison, then take the taxi to Springs Junction. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Picton to Springs Junction via Nelson, Inangahua Junction, Inangahua Junction, and Springs Junction in around 8h 24m.

- Website
- soundsair.com
Flights from Blenheim to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550

- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Blenheim to Christchurch via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $470

- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Picton Information Centre to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $45
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Inangahua Junction

- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Nelson to Murchison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35 - $120
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz

- Phone
- 0800 142 622
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Inangahua Junction to Springs Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch Airport to Springs Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $79
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $230 - $280
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