How to get from Wellington to Picton
3 ways, 64 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybest | 4h 59m | NZ$22–78 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 5h 18m | NZ$15–19 estimated |
| Taxi | 5h 18m | NZ$95–145 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 12:594h 59m · directInterislander Wellington - Picton (Interislander)NZ$22–78
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Wellington to Picton?
- The fastest way is by ferry: about 4h 59m door to door. The straight-line distance is 64 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Wellington to Picton?
- Drive is the cheapest, from NZ$15. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Picton from Wellington by road?
- About 103 km, roughly 5h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$15–19; tolls and parking are extra.