How to travel from Hastings to Westport, New Zealand
The distance between Hastings and Westport is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hastings to Westport by taxi, 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 Westport → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Napier (NPE) to Westport (WSZ).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNZ$985($600)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Nelson and then to Westport.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$185($115)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Westport.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$195($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Westport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Westport by taxi, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$185 ($115) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$985 ($600).
The distance between Hastings and Westport is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hastings and Westport by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Westport is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$985 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Westport is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$185 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Hastings and Westport. Flights depart from Napier (NPE) and arrive at Westport (WSZ) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Hastings to Westport. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hastings to Westport typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Napier (NPE) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hastings to Westport. We recommend that you take a taxi to Taupo (TUO) then fly from Taupo (TUO) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Westport is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$820 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Westport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 15m | NZ$985($600) | on demand | 573km (356 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 3h 50m | NZ$820($500) | on demand | 744km (463 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | NZ$425($260) | twice a week | 657km (409 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 20m | NZ$505($310) | once daily | 590km (367 miles) |
| Fly to Blenheim (BHE), bus | 6h 55m | NZ$355($220) | 3 times a week | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 40m | NZ$185($115) | 3 times a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | NZ$195($120) | 4 times a day | 690km (429 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.
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Westport
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Westport
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Westport