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How to get fromAuckland to Darfieldby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Darfield by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    4h 48m
    $134–347

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    4. Take the train from Christchurch to Darfieldtrain train
    23h 47m
    $734–1,113

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Darfieldbus bus 86
    24h 46m
    $164–275

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Darfieldcar car
    15h 21m
    $414–556

Auckland to Darfield by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 820.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Darfield. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the shuttle to Darfield. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Darfield via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 23h 47m.

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