The distance between Westport and Invercargill is around 796km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Westport to Invercargill by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Invercargill → Westport if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Westport (WSZ) to Invercargill (IVC).
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Take the bus to Greymouth then Christchurch and then to Invercargill.
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There are several options for getting from Westport to Invercargill by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$155 ($95) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$315 ($195).
The distance between Westport and Invercargill is around 796km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (360 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Westport and Invercargill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$315 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Invercargill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$155 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Westport and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Westport (WSZ) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Westport and Invercargill. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Westport to Invercargill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Greymouth and Christchurch. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.
InterCity and Atomic Travel run regular bus services between Westport and Invercargill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Westport and Invercargill. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Westport to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Westport to Invercargill typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) 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 Invercargill. The distance is around 796km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$315 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | NZ$315($195) | on demand | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | NZ$295($180) | twice a week | 937km (582 miles) |
Bus | 17h 25m | NZ$155($95) | 3 times a week | 942km (586 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | NZ$175($110) | on demand | 796km (495 miles) |
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The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.