How to travel from New Plymouth to Russell, New Zealand
The distance between New Plymouth and Russell is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from New Plymouth to Russell by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Russell → New Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costNZ$370($225)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hamilton - Central then Auckland - Central and then to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costNZ$130($78)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Otorohanga then take the train to Papakura then take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$145($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Plymouth and Russell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from New Plymouth to Russell by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$130 ($78) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$370 ($225).
The distance between New Plymouth and Russell is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from New Plymouth and Russell by plane and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from New Plymouth to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$370 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between New Plymouth and Russell, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$130 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between New Plymouth and Russell. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between New Plymouth and Russell. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Plymouth to Russell. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from New Plymouth and Russell. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Plymouth to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$370 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween New Plymouth and Russell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 2h 30m | NZ$370($225) | every 10 mins | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | NZ$130($78) | 5 times a week | 606km (377 miles) |
| Bus to Hamilton - Central, ferry | 10h 30m | NZ$130($78) | twice a week | 610km (379 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 10h 20m | NZ$145($89) | 3 times a week | 604km (375 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | NZ$175($105) | on demand | 617km (383 miles) |
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Airports near Russell
The following major airports near Russell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Russell
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Russell
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Russell