What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Eltham is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Eltham is to fly and drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $180 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at King Edward Street, Eltham via Hamilton - Central and Bay F - Egmont Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Auckland to Eltham?

The distance between Auckland and Eltham is 533 km. The road distance is 394 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Eltham without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Eltham?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Auckland to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Eltham bus from?

Auckland to Eltham bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Auckland to Eltham bus arrive?

Auckland to Eltham bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Eltham is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Auckland to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 46+ hotels available in Eltham.

Auckland to Eltham - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Eltham by train, car, bus, or plane

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
2. Drive from National Park to Elthamcar
7h 53m
$192–253
Drive 394 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Auckland to Elthamcar 394 km
4h 38m
$116–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to King Edward Street, Elthambus 101
8h 39m
Train, fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane AKL - NPL
3. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to King Edward Street, Elthambus
4h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain
2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus
3. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to King Edward Street, Elthambus 101
8h 55m
Fly to Wanganui Airport, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
2. Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Elthamcar
4h 22m
$189–352
Fly to Palmerston, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Elthambus
7h 44m
$453–971

Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to King Edward Street, Eltham via Hamilton - Central, New Plymouth, and Bay F - Egmont Street in around 8h 39m.

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