What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Hutt and Mount Cook?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ludlam Crescent at Wai-iti Crescent and arriving at Courtenay Place at Courtenay Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook?

The distance between Lower Hutt and Mount Cook is 19 km. The road distance is 18.3 km.

How do I travel from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook without a car is to train and line 7 bus which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Hutt to Mount Cook bus from?

Lower Hutt to Mount Cook bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Ludlam Crescent at Wai-iti Crescent station.

Where does the Lower Hutt to Mount Cook bus arrive?

Lower Hutt to Mount Cook bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Courtenay Place at Courtenay Central station.

Can I drive from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Mount Cook is 18 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 460+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Lower Hutt to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 7 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington StationHvl / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Station - Stop C to Victoria Street at Abel Smith Street7 / ...
35 min
$7–12
Drive 18.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook18.3 km
15 min
$6–8
Line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Ludlam Crescent at Wai-iti Crescent to Courtenay Place at Courtenay Central83
43 min
$7–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Hutt to Mount Cook18.3 km
15 min
$60–80
Train, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington StationHvl / ...
2. Take the bus from Wellington Station - Stop A to Taranaki Street3 / ...
39 min
$7–13

Lower Hutt to Mount Cook by train and bus

358Weekly Services

35 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 18.9 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

Metlink operates a bus from Ludlam Crescent at Wai-iti Crescent to Courtenay Place at Courtenay Central hourly. Tickets cost $7–17 and the journey takes 43 min.

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