The distance between Blenheim and Westport is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Blenheim to Westport by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Westport → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Westport (WSZ).
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Take the bus to Nelson and then to Westport.
There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Westport by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$72 ($44) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$505 ($310).
The distance between Blenheim and Westport is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Blenheim and Westport by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Westport is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$505 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$72 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blenheim and Westport. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blenheim to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelson. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Blenheim and Westport. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Blenheim and Westport. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and arrive at Westport (WSZ) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Blenheim to Westport. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 1h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Blenheim to Westport typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and and arrive into Westport (WSZ).
The closest major airport to Westport is Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Westport. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blenheim and Westport. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Westport is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$72 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 30m | NZ$505($310) | 4 times a week | 369km (229 miles) |
Fly to Westport (WSZ) | 1h 50m | NZ$460($280) | 4 times a week | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | NZ$72($44) | 3 times a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | NZ$57($35) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
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The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.