How to get fromUpper Hutt to Napierby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Upper Hutt to Napier by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Trentham Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane WLG - NPE
3h 18m
$68–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
7h 40m
$13–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
8h 8m
$78–171
Drive 294.3 km
1. Drive from Upper Hutt to Napiercar 294.3 km
3h 40m
$84–121

Upper Hutt to Napier by train and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 310.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Upper Hutt, New Zealand and Napier, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Napier once daily. Tickets cost $5–75 and the journey takes 6h.

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Napier(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Napier is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific", although that is largely outdated and a more common nickname is 'The Art Deco Capital of the world'.

Things to do in Napier

National Aquarium of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Aquarium of New Zealand, also known as Napier Aquarium is a public aquarium in Napier, New Zealand. There is a gift shop and cafe on site.

MTG Hawke's Bay(Opens in a new window)

MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri (formerly Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery) is a museum, theatre and art gallery in Napier in New Zealand. MTG Hawke’s Bay occupies three buildings that were redeveloped in 2013.

Cape Kidnappers(Opens in a new window)

Cape Kidnappers is a headland at the southeastern extremity of Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island and sits at the end of an 8 km peninsula which protrudes into the Pacific Ocean. It is 20 km south-east of the city of Napier. Access to the Cape by road stops at Clifton, which is the departure point for many tourists. The Cape Kidnappers Golf Course lies between the headland and the nearby coastal community of Te Awanga.

McLean Park(Opens in a new window)

McLean Park is a sports ground in Napier, New Zealand. The two main sports played at the ground are cricket and rugby union. It is one of the largest cricket grounds in New Zealand.

Places to stay in Napier

Shoreline Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Art Deco Masonic Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Navigate Seaside Hotel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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