What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington is to bus which costs $5 - $110 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland Strand and Wellington?

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.

Is there a direct train between Auckland Strand and Wellington?

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.

How far is it from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

The distance between Auckland Strand and Wellington is 521 km. The road distance is 640.7 km.

How do I travel from Auckland Strand to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $260 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland Strand to Wellington bus from?

Auckland Strand to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Where do I catch the Auckland Strand to Wellington train from?

Auckland Strand to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.

Train or bus from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $260 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $110 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Auckland Strand to Wellington bus arrive?

Auckland Strand to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Where does the Auckland Strand to Wellington train arrive?

Auckland Strand to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.

Can I drive from Auckland Strand to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Strand to Wellington is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Auckland Strand to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 481+ hotels available in Wellington.

Auckland Strand to Wellington - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Auckland, fly to Wellington
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 41m
$84–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 38m
$5–110
Train
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
10h 40m
$260–320
Drive 640.7 km
1. Drive from Auckland Strand to Wellingtoncar 640.7 km
7h 14m
$184–265
Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Wellington
1. Take the train from Strand to Hamilton Franktontrain
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
5h 24m
$341–1,511
Train to Auckland, fly to Paraparaumu, train
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
3. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
5h 24m
$211–376

Auckland Strand to Wellington by train

3Weekly Trains

10h 40mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland Strand to Wellington.

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Distance: 520.8 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Auckland Strand, 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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