How to travel from Wellington to Picton, New Zealand

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.

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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.

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Take a ferry to Picton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$59($36)
Operated byInterislander+ 1 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wellington and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Airports near Picton

The following major airports near Picton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Picton
BHE
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Picton
WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Picton