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12 h 52 min
642 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Waimate

Composite routes from Wellington to Waimate

Cheapest
12 h 52 min
Car
642 km.
from $35
Other
3 h 35 min
Plane, Taxi
488 km.
from $394.87
14 h 34 min
Train, Bus
486 km.
from $374.18

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Church Corner to Waimate
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Waimate
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37
Train from Picton to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$296.37

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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 Wellington to Waimate?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waimate is to train and bus which costs $184.78 - $380.43 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waimate is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $184.78 - $423.91 .

How far is it from Wellington to Waimate?

The distance between Wellington and Waimate is 506 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Waimate without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $184.78 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Wellington to Waimate, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Waimate?

There are 11+ hotels available in Waimate. Prices start at $35.47 per night.
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