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How to get fromAuckland to Cartertonby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Carterton by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Carterton Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $124–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus bus Palmerston North - Masterton
    13h 6m
    $44–129

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Carterton Stationtrain train Wrl
    13h 2m
    $281–337

  4. Drive 613.3 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Cartertoncar car 613.3 km
    6h 56m
    $178–257

  5. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus bus
    7h 42m
    $447–958

  6. Fly to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Carterton Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $264–787

Auckland to Carterton by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Carterton, New Zealand?

You can take a train from Auckland Strand to Carterton Station via Wellington and Wellington Station in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Carterton - Memorial Square via Palmerston North, Masterton, and Masterton - Church Street in around 13h 6m.

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