There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Strand to Papakura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to PapakuraNorthern Explorer
50 min$26–31Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to PapakuraAuckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
1h 2m$5–45Drive 31.3 km
- Drive from Auckland Strand to Papakura31.3 km
25 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland Strand to Papakura31.3 km
25 min$100–130Train via Parnell Train Station 2
- Take the train from Parnell Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1Sth
1h 3m$5–8
Auckland Strand to Papakura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Strand to Papakura is to train via Parnell Train Station 2 which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Strand to Papakura is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Papakura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Papakura. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Auckland Strand and Papakura is 30 km. The road distance is 31.3 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Papakura without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $26 - $31.
The train from Auckland Strand to Papakura takes 50 min including transfers and departs three times a week.
Auckland Strand to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland Strand to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Papakura is to train which takes 50 min and costs $26 - $31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $45 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Auckland Strand, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–31 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura twice daily. Tickets cost $5–45 and the journey takes 39 min.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Parnell Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Strand to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.
Auckland Strand to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Strand to Papakura is 31 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Auckland Strand to Papakura.
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