The train between Wellington and Auckland takes 10h 50m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Wellington to Auckland. 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 Wellington and Auckland. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wellington is at 7:55 AM which arrives into Auckland at 6:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington station and arriving at Auckland station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 3 times a week. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
Wellington to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
Wellington to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
The distance between Wellington and Auckland is 493.5 km. The road distance is 673 km.
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
