There are 4 ways to get from Levin to Tawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Levin to Paraparaumutrain Capital Connection
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Tawa Stationtrain Kpl
1h 37m$21–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Levin to Waikanaebus Wellington - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Porirua Stationbus Kpn
2h 42m$18–84Drive 77.3 km
- Drive from Levin to Tawacar 77.3 km
53 min$24–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Levin to Tawataxi 77.3 km
53 min$250–310
Levin to Tawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Levin to Tawa is to train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Levin to Tawa is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Levin to Tawa. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Tawa Mall - Main Road via Waikanae Station - Main Road and Porirua Station - Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Levin to Tawa station. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Tawa Station via Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Levin and Tawa is 76 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.
The best way to get from Levin to Tawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $20 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Levin to Tawa, including transfers.
Levin to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Levin station.
Levin to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Levin station.
The best way to get from Levin to Tawa is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $20 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $85 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Levin, New Zealand and Tawa, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Levin to Tawa Station via Paraparaumu Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Levin to Tawa Mall - Main Road via Waikanae, Waikanae Station - Main Road, Porirua Station, and Porirua Station - Stop B in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- capital.connection@kiwirail.co.nz
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Tawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Waikanae
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Levin to Waikanae
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Porirua Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–70
- Website
- Metlink
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Booking & Getting There
Levin to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waikanae station.
Levin to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Levin to Tawa is 77 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Levin to Tawa.
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