The train between Auckland and Lower Hutt takes 11h 10m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Auckland to Lower Hutt. 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 Lower Hutt. 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 Lower Hutt at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Wellington and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Lower Hutt. However, there are services departing from Auckland station and arriving at Lower Hutt station via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Auckland to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
Auckland to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
The distance between Auckland and Lower Hutt is 485.9 km. The road distance is 688 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.
