There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Browns Bay by bus, train, plane, or car
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Bus, train, fly to Wellington
best- Take the bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albertbus
- Take the train from Waitemata 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 Mana Stationtrain
4h 47m$121–385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
13h 14m$39–114Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
11h 58m$257–323Drive 635.5 km
- Drive from Albany to Browns Baycar 635.5 km
7h 10m$184–266Bus, train, fly to Paraparaumu
- Take the bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albertbus
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Plimmerton Stationtrain
5h 8m$213–357Bus, train, fly to Palmerston
- Take the bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albertbus
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus
- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Plimmerton Stationtrain
7h 10m
Albany to Browns Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Browns Bay is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Browns Bay is to bus and train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Browns Bay. However, there are services departing from North Harbour Stadium and arriving at Paraparaumu via Stop A Constellation and Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany to Browns Bay station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Mana Station via Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Albany and Browns Bay is 562 km. The road distance is 635.5 km.
The best way to get from Albany to Browns Bay without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $250 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Albany to Browns Bay, including transfers.
Albany to Browns Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Albany to Browns Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Albany to Browns Bay is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $250 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Albany, New Zealand and Browns Bay, Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumu twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Mana Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Plimmerton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Waikanae Station to Plimmerton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–300
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
Bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
Bus from Stop A Albany Bus Station to Stop B Lower Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Waikanae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Browns Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Albany to Browns Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Browns Bay is 636 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Albany to Browns Bay.
There are 488+ hotels available in Browns Bay.












