How to travel from Blenheim to Picton, New Zealand

The distance between Blenheim and Picton is around 28km (18 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 22min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Blenheim to Picton by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PictonBlenheim if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Picton.

  • Duration25min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$21($13)
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Train

Take the train to Picton.

  • Duration30min
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$23($14)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Picton.

  • Duration22min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    NZ$100($60)
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Executive Shuttle

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Drive

Drive to Picton.

  • Duration22min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Picton

There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Picton by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$21 ($13) and will take around 25min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 22min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$100 ($60).

The distance between Blenheim and Picton is around 28km (18 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 25min to get from Blenheim and Picton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Picton is to take a taxi which takes around 22min and will set you back approx NZ$100 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Picton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$21 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blenheim and Picton. It typically takes around 30min and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Blenheim and Picton with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 30min.

KiwiRail run train services between Blenheim and Picton. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 30min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blenheim and Picton. It typically takes around 25min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Blenheim and Picton with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 25min.

InterCity run regular bus services between Blenheim and Picton. Buses run twice daily and take around 25min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blenheim to Picton. We recommend that you take the bus to Picton. instead which will take 25min.

The closest major airport to Picton is Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Picton. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blenheim and Picton. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Picton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around NZ$21 ($13).

How do I get from Blenheim to Picton

Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Picton

Transport options from Blenheim to Picton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
25min
NZ$21($13)
twice daily28km (18 miles)
Train
30min
NZ$23($14)
4 times a week28km (18 miles)
Taxi
22min
NZ$100($60)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
22min
NZ$7($4)
on demand29km (18 miles)

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Airports near Picton

The following major airports near Picton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Picton
BHE
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Picton
WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Picton