How to travel from Milford Sound to New Plymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Milford Sound and New Plymouth is around 1,239km (770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Milford Sound to New Plymouth by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out New Plymouth → Milford Sound if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN) to Queenstown Airport and then to New Plymouth (NPL).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costNZ$825($505)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$335($205)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to New Plymouth.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$385($235)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milford Sound and New Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Milford Sound to New Plymouth by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$335 ($205) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$825 ($505).
The distance between Milford Sound and New Plymouth is around 1,239km (770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Milford Sound and New Plymouth by plane.
The quickest way to get from Milford Sound to New Plymouth is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$825 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Milford Sound and New Plymouth is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$335 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Milford Sound and New Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN) to Queenstown Airport and then to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milford Sound and New Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN) to Queenstown Airport and then to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Milford Sound and New Plymouth. Flights depart from Milford Sound Airport and arrive at Queenstown Airport. The flight takes around 35min.
There is no direct flight from Milford Sound to New Plymouth. There is however a flight that goes via . This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Milford Sound to New Plymouth typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from Milford Sound Airport and and arrive into Queenstown Airport.
The closest major airport to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) (NPL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from New Plymouth. Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) and Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Milford Sound to New Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Milford Sound Airport,Queenstown (ZQN) to Queenstown Airport and then to New Plymouth (NPL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milford Sound to New Plymouth is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$825 ($505).
Compare travel optionsbetween Milford Sound and New Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | NZ$825($505) | every 20 mins | 1,341km (833 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | NZ$815($500) | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | NZ$335($205) | 4 times a week | 1,581km (982 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21hrs | NZ$385($235) | every 20 mins | 1,537km (955 miles) |
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Airports near New Plymouth
The following major airports near New Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from New Plymouth
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from New Plymouth
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from New Plymouth