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How to get fromAuckland to Graftonby plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AKL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Bilinga to Graftonbus bus
    11h 48m
    $267–716

  2. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane AKL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from River St After John St to Prince St At Fitzroy Stbus bus
    12h 32m
    $182–679

  3. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AKL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City Southbus bus
    11h 26m
    $202–797

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AKL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    12h 5m
    $280–696

  5. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane AKL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    14h 6m
    $422–768

  6. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane AKL - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    15h 17m
    $252–946

  7. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane AKL - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    14h 56m
    $241–703

Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,480.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Grafton, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Grafton. 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Bilinga, then take the bus to Grafton. Alternatively, 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 Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS), walk to Coffs Harbour Airport, Airport Drive, take the line 392 bus to Park Av At Little St, walk to Coffs Harbour, then take the bus to Grafton City South.

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