The train between Auckland and Kelson takes 11h 16m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Auckland to Kelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Auckland and Kelson. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 7:45 AM which arrives into Kelson at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Wellington and take an average of 11h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Kelson. However, there are services departing from Auckland station and arriving at Kelson station via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
Auckland to Kelson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
Auckland to Kelson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
The distance between Auckland and Kelson is 482 km. The road distance is 692 km.
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
