The distance between Hastings and Russell is around 598km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Hastings to Russell by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Napier (NPE) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato.
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Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell.
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There are several options for getting from Hastings to Russell by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$115 ($70) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$340 ($210).
The distance between Hastings and Russell is around 598km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Hastings and Russell by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$340 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Russell, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$115 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Russell. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Russell. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Russell. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Russell is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Russell. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hastings and Russell. The distance is around 677km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$340 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 2h 55m | NZ$340($210) | every 10 mins | 598km (371 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 40m | NZ$115($70) | once daily | 678km (421 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | NZ$190($115) | on demand | 677km (421 miles) |
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The following major airports near Russell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.