There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Wellington
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)AKL - WLG
3h 22m$84–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - CentralAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 27m$5–110Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to WellingtonNorthern Explorer
10h 59m$260–320Drive 641.5 km
- Drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington641.5 km
7h 14m$197–285Fly to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
4h 49m$221–396
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington is to bus which costs $5 - $110 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $80 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal and Wellington is 520 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington, including transfers.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $260 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $110 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Auckland Ferry Terminal, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
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. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $5–110 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–310
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–280
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- capital.connection@kiwirail.co.nz
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–110
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Wellington.
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