The train between Auckland and Wellington takes 10h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Auckland to Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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 Wellington at 6:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland station and arriving at Wellington station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
Auckland to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
Auckland to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
The distance between Auckland and Wellington is 493.5 km. The road distance is 673 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.
