There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Milson by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Palmerston
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)AKL - PMR
3h 37m$69–432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston NorthAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
9h 35m$5–100Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston NorthNorthern Explorer
8h 35m$210–260Drive 508.6 km
- Drive from Auckland to Milson508.6 km
5h 40m$150–217Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
5h 31mFly to Wellington, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston North
6h 39m$151–433
Auckland to Milson by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Milson is to bus which costs $5 - $100 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Milson is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $65 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Milson. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 53 Holdsworth Ave via MSBH - Platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Auckland and Milson is 409 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Milson without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $210 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Auckland to Milson, including transfers.
Auckland to Milson bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Milson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Milson is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $210 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $100 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Milson, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North twice daily. Tickets cost $5–100 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- 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
- $65–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–290
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- 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 Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- capital.connection@kiwirail.co.nz
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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 Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–100
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Website
- horizons.govt.nz
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- horizons.govt.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Milson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Auckland to Milson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Milson is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Auckland to Milson.
There are 110+ hotels available in Milson.








