There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Palmerston, drive
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Drive from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Castlepointcar
3h 43m$461–920Drive 623.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepointcar 623.2 km
7h 56m$183–264Train, drive
- Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
- Drive from Palmerston North to Castlepointcar
12h 19m$244–317Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus
- Take the taxi from Masterton to Castlepointtaxi
13h 27m$222–332Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Castlepoint623.2 km
7h 56mFly to Wellington, train, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Masterton Station to Castlepointtaxi
5h 12m$310–607Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
- Drive from MSBH - Platform 1 to Castlepointcar
5h 30m$215–374
Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint is to fly and drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $460 - $950.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Castlepoint is 506 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 27m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint is 623 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint.
There are 10+ hotels available in Castlepoint.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Castlepoint. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Castlepoint, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Castlepoint. However, you can fly to Palmerston (PMR) then drive to Castlepoint. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Castlepoint via Stop A Puhinui, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, and Palmerston North in around 12h 19m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
- $70–430
- 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 Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–250
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Manukau City to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- horizons.govt.nz
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/
- Schedules at
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/buses-transport/bus-routes-transport
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Castlepoint
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Masterton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 378 2555
- Website
- mastertontaxis.co.nz
Masterton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 378 2555
- Website
- mastertontaxis.co.nz
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