There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Castlepoint by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi
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Fly to Palmerston, drive
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)AKL - PMR
- Drive from Palmerston (PMR) to Castlepoint
5h 34m$104–492Train, drive
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston NorthNorthern Explorer
- Drive from Palmerston North to Castlepoint
10h 59m$249–314Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Take the taxi from Masterton to Castlepoint
12h 27m$196–332Drive 634 km
- Drive from Auckland to Castlepoint634 km
8h$192–277Fly to Wellington, train, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Take the taxi from Masterton Station to Castlepoint
7h 2m$293–613Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston North
- Drive from Palmerston North to Castlepoint
7h 45m$217–400
Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Castlepoint is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Castlepoint is to fly and drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $100 - $500.
The distance between Auckland and Castlepoint is 537 km. The road distance is 634 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Castlepoint without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 27m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Auckland to Castlepoint, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Castlepoint is 634 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Auckland to Castlepoint.
There are seven+ hotels available in Castlepoint.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Castlepoint, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Auckland to Castlepoint. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then drive to Castlepoint. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Castlepoint via Palmerston North in around 10h 59m.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–300
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Masterton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 378 2555
- Website
- mastertontaxis.co.nz
Masterton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 378 2555
- Website
- mastertontaxis.co.nz
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