How to Travel from
Nelson to Alexandra
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Nelson, New Zealand → Alexandra, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Alexandra
Composite routes from Nelson to Alexandra
Cheapest
9 h 32 min
Car
817 km.
from $44
Other
5 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
542 km.
from $192.66
20 h 18 min
542 km.
from $95.61
6 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
542 km.
from $171.80
17 h 16 min
Bus, Train
542 km.
from $219.70
18 h 10 min
543 km.
from $153.91
Route Navigator Nelson - Alexandra
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Continue onto van Diemen Street
van Diemen Street, 487 м
487 м
Turn left onto Waimea Road
Waimea Road, 2 km 308 м
2 km 308 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 32 м
32 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 1 km 667 м
1 km 667 м
Turn right onto Beatson Road
Beatson Road, 196 м
196 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 174 м
174 м
Keep left onto Whakatu Drive
Whakatu Drive, 5 km 382 м
5 km 382 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richmond Deviation
Richmond Deviation, 2 km 904 м
2 km 904 м
Turn slight left onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 2 km 513 м
2 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Road Hope
Main Road Hope, 121 km 966 м
121 km 966 м
Turn right onto Upper Buller Gorge Road and take SH 6 toward Greymouth, Westport
Upper Buller Gorge Road, Greymouth, Westport, SH 6, 40 km 338 м
40 km 338 м
Turn left onto State Highway 69
State Highway 69, 33 km 788 м
33 km 788 м
Turn right onto Potter Street
Potter Street, 27 km 710 м
27 km 710 м
Turn right onto Atarau Road and drive toward Blackball, Stillwater
Atarau Road, Blackball, Stillwater, 38 km 749 м
38 km 749 м
Turn right onto Taylorville Road and drive toward Greymouth via Taylorville
Taylorville Road, Greymouth via Taylorville, 10 km 952 м
10 km 952 м
Turn left onto State Highway 6
State Highway 6, 2 km 697 м
2 km 697 м
Keep left and take SH 6 toward Greymouth
Greymouth, SH 6, 49 м
49 м
Turn slight left onto Cobden Bridge
Cobden Bridge, 346 м
346 м
Turn right onto Smith Street and take SH 6 toward Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre
Smith Street, Christchurch, Hokitika, Haast, Town Centre, SH 6, 1 km 517 м
1 km 517 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto High Street
High Street, 15 km 471 м
15 km 471 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 15 km 513 м
15 km 513 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumara Junction Highway
Kumara Junction Highway, 7 km 216 м
7 km 216 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fitzherbert Street
Fitzherbert Street, 26 km 180 м
26 km 180 м
Turn slight right onto Moorhouse Street
Moorhouse Street, 377 km 867 м
377 km 867 м
Keep left and drive toward Lake Hāwea Township
Lake Hāwea Township, 55 м
55 м
Turn left onto Hāwea Control Structure Road
Hāwea Control Structure Road, 307 м
307 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Domain Road
Domain Road, 5 km 127 м
5 km 127 м
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 11 km 901 м
11 km 901 м
Continue onto State Highway 8A and take SH 8A toward Wānaka, West Coast
State Highway 8A, Wānaka, West Coast, SH 8A, 1 km 680 м
1 km 680 м
Continue onto Church Road and drive toward Luggate
Church Road, Luggate, 1 km 465 м
1 km 465 м
Turn left onto Main Road
Main Road, 39 km 694 м
39 km 694 м
Turn left onto Shortcut Road and drive toward winery
Shortcut Road, winery, 487 м
487 м
Turn right onto Shortcut Road
Shortcut Road, 392 м
392 м
Turn left onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 2 km 756 м
2 km 756 м
Turn right onto Cromwell-Clyde Road and take SH 8 toward Alexandra, Dunedin
Cromwell-Clyde Road, Alexandra, Dunedin, SH 8, 30 km 713 м
30 km 713 м
Turn sharp right onto Boundary Road
Boundary Road, 111 м
111 м
Turn left onto Beresford Street
Beresford Street, 89 м
89 м
Turn right onto Ashworth Street
Ashworth Street, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
Turn left onto Matau Street
Matau Street, 36 м
36 м
Turn right onto Bringans Street
Bringans Street, 359 м
359 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Alexandra?
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Alexandra is to bus via Franz Josef which costs $65.22 - $119.57 and takes 20h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Alexandra?
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Alexandra is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Alexandra?
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Alexandra. However, there are services departing from Nelson and arriving at Alexandra via Blenheim, Bus Interchange, Rolleston and Cromwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
How far is it from Nelson to Alexandra?
The distance between Nelson and Alexandra is 648 km. The road distance is 823.3 km.
How do I travel from Nelson to Alexandra without a car?
The best way to get from Nelson to Alexandra without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 15h 3m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .
How long does it take to get from Nelson to Alexandra?
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Nelson to Alexandra, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nelson to Alexandra bus from?
Nelson to Alexandra bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Nelson station.
Where does the Nelson to Alexandra bus arrive?
Nelson to Alexandra bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Blenheim station.
Can I drive from Nelson to Alexandra?
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Alexandra is 823 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Nelson to Alexandra.
Where can I stay near Alexandra?
There are 59+ hotels available in Alexandra. Prices start at $42.23 per night.
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