How to travel from Kaikoura to Westport, New Zealand

There are several options for getting from Kaikoura to Westport by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$105 ($64) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$74 ($45).

The distance between Kaikoura and Westport is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Kaikoura and Westport by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kaikoura to Westport is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$74 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Kaikoura and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$105 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Kaikoura and Westport. We recommend that you drive to Westport. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kaikoura and Westport. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kaikoura to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Blenheim and Nelson. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Kaikoura and Westport. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaikoura to Westport. We recommend that you take the bus to Blenheim then Nelson and then to Westport. instead which will take 7h 10m.

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 Kaikoura and Westport. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaikoura to Westport is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$105 ($64).