There are 5 ways to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Wellington
best- Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 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 29m$118–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 35m$33–105Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
11h 50m$251–315Drive 618 km
- Drive from Auckland City to Browns Baycar 618 km
6h 59m$180–260Train, fly to Paraparaumu
- Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Plimmerton Stationtrain
4h 52m$250–682
Auckland City to Browns Bay by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay is to bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland City to Browns Bay. However, there are services departing from Horoeka Avenue and arriving at Paraparaumu via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland City 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 50m.
The distance between Auckland City and Browns Bay is 540 km. The road distance is 618 km.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay, including transfers.
Auckland City to Browns Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland City to Browns Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Browns Bay is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $250 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Auckland City, 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
- $65–410
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 Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–340
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Mana Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Plimmerton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- 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 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland City to Browns Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Auckland City to Browns Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland City to Browns Bay is 618 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Auckland City to Browns Bay.
There are 486+ hotels available in Browns Bay.









