The distance between Westport and Blenheim is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Westport to Blenheim by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Westport (WSZ) to Blenheim (BHE).
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Take the bus to Nelson and then to Blenheim.
There are several options for getting from Westport to Blenheim by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$72 ($44) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$455 ($280).
The distance between Westport and Blenheim is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Westport and Blenheim by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Blenheim is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$455 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Blenheim, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$72 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Westport and Blenheim. We recommend that you fly from Westport (WSZ) to Blenheim (BHE). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Westport and Blenheim. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Westport to Blenheim. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelson. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
InterCity run regular bus services between Westport and Blenheim. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Westport and Blenheim. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and arrive at Blenheim (BHE) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Westport to Blenheim. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 1h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Westport to Blenheim typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and and arrive into Blenheim (BHE).
The closest major airport to Blenheim is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Blenheim. Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) 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 Westport and Blenheim. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Blenheim is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around NZ$72 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 35m | NZ$455($280) | 4 times a week | 370km (230 miles) |
Fly to Picton (PCN) | 1h 50m | NZ$475($290) | 4 times a week | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | NZ$72($44) | 3 times a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | NZ$57($35) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blenheim offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.