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15 h 22 min
856 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from North Shore to Nelson

Composite routes from North Shore to Nelson

Cheapest
15 h 22 min
Car
856 km.
from $47
Fastest
1 h 31 min
Plane
Other
3 h 50 min
Bus, Train
511 km.
from $129.39
6 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
511 km.
from $153.32

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.14–$76.45
Bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

Ritchies Transport

Phone:
+64 9 833 6053
Email:
Website:
ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Stop A Akoranga to Stop
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.31

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.42–$203.86
Plane from Auckland to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$280.31

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.90–$191.12

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Britomart Train Station 1 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55–$3.57

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from North Shore to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from North Shore to Nelson is to bus and train and fly which costs $65.22 - $195.65 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shore to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from North Shore to Nelson is to bus and train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

How far is it from North Shore to Nelson?

The distance between North Shore and Nelson is 543 km.

How do I travel from North Shore to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from North Shore to Nelson without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 20h 11m and costs $173.91 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from North Shore to Nelson?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from North Shore to Nelson, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 334+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $50.11 per night.
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