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Trip Overview

The train between Wellington and Auckland Strand takes 11h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Wellington to Auckland Strand. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 5m
Duration
673 km
Distance
$270
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Wellington to Auckland Strand train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Wellington and Auckland Strand. The service departs Wellington at 7:55 AM in the morning, which arrives into Auckland Strand at 19:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 11h 5m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 11h 5m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 11h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellington to Auckland Strand? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wellington to Auckland Strand.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 672.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland Strand, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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