What is the cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson is to fly and bus which costs $95 - $330 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $95 - $350.

How far is it from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

The distance between Upper Hutt and Nelson is 238 km.

How do I travel from Upper Hutt to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $75 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 379+ hotels available in Nelson.

Upper Hutt to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and plane

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Nelson
5h 39m
$104–503
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Take the bus from Picton to NelsonPicton - Nelson
8h 31m
$78–506
Train, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the train from Trentham Station to Wellington Station
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WLG - NSN
3h 52m
$96–345
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)WLG - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
5h 35m
$96–330
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Picton (PCN)WLG - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
6h 5m
$96–330

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

7Weekly Services

8h 31mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upper Hutt to Nelson.

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Distance: 237.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Upper Hutt to Nelson. However, you can drive to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then drive to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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.

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