What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson is to bus and car ferry which costs $80 - $240 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Nelson is to bus and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $85 - $370.

How far is it from Whanganui to Nelson?

The distance between Whanganui and Nelson is 378 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Nelson without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 11h 50m and costs $80 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Nelson?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Whanganui to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ hotels available in Nelson.

Whanganui to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whanganui to Nelson by bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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Bus to Wellington, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
7h 2m
$85–364
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
11h 50m
$80–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whanganui to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
7h 33m
$158–253
Bus to Wellington, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane WLG - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 45m
$85–349
Bus to Paraparaumu, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane PPQ - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
8h 2m
$161–527

Whanganui to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 50mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 378 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Nelson. However, you can take the bus to Wellington 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Nelson via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 11h 50m.

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