There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Wellington, train
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Woburn Stationtrain
2h 16m$105–355Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 53m$29–104Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
12h 32m$264–330Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Lower Hutt621.3 km
7h 6mDrive 621.3 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Huttcar 621.3 km
7h 6m$180–260Fly Auckland to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
3h 51m$249–723Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
6h 6m$682–1,130
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt is to bus which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt is to fly and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Wellington - Central via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Lower Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Waterloo Station via Papakura and Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lower Hutt is 505 km. The road distance is 621.3 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt without a car is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $260 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $260 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $650 - $1,200 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–330
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Woburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–310
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Lower Hutt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt is 621 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lower Hutt.
There are 536+ hotels available in Lower Hutt.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lower Hutt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.