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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Balclutha is to ferry and bus which costs $50 - $260 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Balclutha is to fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $250 - $800.

How far is it from Wellington to Balclutha?

The distance between Wellington and Balclutha is 695 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Balclutha without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 22m and costs $410 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Wellington to Balclutha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balclutha?

There are 34+ hotels available in Balclutha.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Balclutha by plane, bus, car ferry, train, ferry, 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.

Fly to Dunedin, bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)WLG - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balclutha
4h 34m
$250–770
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
19h 50m
$53–257
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangiora
3. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedin
4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
19h 22m
$418–1,246
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to PictonWellington
2. Drive from Picton to Balclutha
13h 3m
$288–761
Fly to Invercargill, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)WLG - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Balclutha
7h 51m
$150–604
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedin
4. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
20h 2m
$108–631

Wellington to Balclutha by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

19h 50mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Balclutha.

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Distance: 695.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Balclutha. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Balclutha. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Wellington to Balclutha via Picton, Picton, Rangiora, Church Corner, and Dunedin in around 19h 22m.

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