There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Taita Stationtrain
4h 27m$146–414Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 23m$29–108Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 25m$274–327Drive 630.4 km
- Drive from Auckland to Stokes Valleycar 630.4 km
7h 9m$191–276
Auckland to Stokes Valley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley is to bus which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Stokes Valley. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at George Street at Stokes Valley Road via Taita Station - High Street - Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Stokes Valley station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Taita Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Auckland and Stokes Valley is 548 km. The road distance is 630.4 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $270 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley, including transfers.
Auckland to Stokes Valley bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Stokes Valley train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Stokes Valley is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $270 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Stokes Valley, 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 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Taita Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–290
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Stokes Valley bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland to Stokes Valley train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Stokes Valley is 630 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Auckland to Stokes Valley.
There are 541+ hotels available in Stokes Valley.









