How to travel from Blenheim to Westport, New Zealand

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Westport (WSZ).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$505($310)
Operated by

Sounds Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Nelson and then to Westport.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$72($44)
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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance259km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Westport

Transport options from Blenheim to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 30m
NZ$505($310)
4 times a week369km (229 miles)
Fly to Westport (WSZ)1h 50m
NZ$460($280)
4 times a week372km (231 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
NZ$72($44)
3 times a week338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
NZ$57($35)
on demand259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Westport

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

WSZ
Westport Airport (WSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Westport
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Westport
WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Westport