What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Petone?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Petone is to bus which costs $25 - $110 and takes 11h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Petone?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Petone is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Petone?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Petone. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Jackson Street at Britannia Street via Wellington Station - Stop E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Auckland and Petone?

No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Petone station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Petone Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Auckland to Petone?

The distance between Auckland and Petone is 534 km. The road distance is 634.4 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Petone without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Petone without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $250 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Petone?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Auckland to Petone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Petone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Auckland to Petone train from?

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

Train or bus from Auckland to Petone?

The best way to get from Auckland to Petone is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $250 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $110 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Auckland to Petone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Auckland to Petone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Auckland to Petone?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Petone is 634 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Auckland to Petone.

Where can I stay near Petone?

There are 543+ hotels available in Petone.

Auckland to Petone - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Petone by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Wellington
best
1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
4h 10m
$121–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 49m
$25–109
Train
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 3m
$251–297
Drive 634.4 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Petonecar 634.4 km
7h 11m
$195–281
Train, fly to Paraparaumu, line 83 bus
1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu 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
4. Take the bus from Wellington Station - Stop E to Jackson Street at Britannia Streetbus
5h 44m
$184–360

Auckland to Petone by train

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Distance: 534.4 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Petone, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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