How to travel from Whangārei to Westport, New Zealand
The distance between Whangārei and Westport is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Whangārei to Westport 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 Westport → Whangārei if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Westport (WSZ).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNZ$275($170)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Westport.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$305($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whangārei and Westport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whangārei to Westport by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$265 ($160) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$275 ($170).
The distance between Whangārei and Westport is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 710km (441 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Whangārei and Westport by plane.
The quickest way to get from Whangārei to Westport is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Whangārei and Westport is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$265 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whangārei and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whangārei and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Whangārei and Westport. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and arrive at Westport (WSZ) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Whangārei to Westport. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL) and Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Whangārei to Westport typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and and arrive into Westport (WSZ).
The closest major airport to Westport is Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Westport. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) 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 Whangārei to Westport. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whangārei to Westport is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$275 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whangārei and Westport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 55m | NZ$275($170) | every 15 mins | 912km (567 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | NZ$265($160) | 5 times a week | 945km (587 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | NZ$320($195) | twice a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | NZ$305($185) | 4 times a day | 1,183km (735 miles) |
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Airports near Westport
The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Westport
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Westport
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Westport