The distance between Wellington and Picton is around 99km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from Wellington to Picton by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Picton → Wellington if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Picton.
There are several options for getting from Wellington to Picton by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around NZ$59 ($36) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Wellington and Picton is around 99km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Wellington and Picton by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Wellington to Picton is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$59 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Wellington and Picton is to take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$59 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wellington and Picton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wellington and Picton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Wellington and Picton. The ferry typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
Interislander run the ferry services between Wellington and Picton. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wellington to Picton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Picton is Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Picton. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Wellington to Picton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wellington to Picton is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$59 ($36).
The following major airports near Picton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.