How to travel from Whangārei to Greymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Whangārei and Greymouth is around 1,091km (678 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Whangārei to Greymouth by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Greymouth → Whangārei if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Hokitika (HKK).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNZ$270($165)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$320($195)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whangārei and Greymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whangārei to Greymouth by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$270 ($165) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Whangārei and Greymouth is around 1,091km (678 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 794km (493 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Whangārei and Greymouth by plane.
The quickest way to get from Whangārei to Greymouth is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$270 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Whangārei and Greymouth is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$270 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whangārei and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whangārei and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Whangārei and Greymouth. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and arrive at Hokitika (HKK) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Whangārei to Greymouth. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Whangārei to Greymouth typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and and arrive into Hokitika (HKK).
The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) 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 Whangārei to Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whangārei to Greymouth is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$270 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whangārei and Greymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | NZ$270($165) | 3 times a week | 1,091km (678 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | NZ$375($230) | 3 times a week | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | NZ$320($195) | 4 times a day | 1,247km (775 miles) |
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Airports near Greymouth
The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Greymouth