There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 4m$18–19Train
- Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1train Huia
2h 26m$23–80Drive 125 km
- Drive from Auckland to Hamilton Lakecar 125 km
1h 26m$37–53Train via Papakura
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
3h 24m$56–73
Auckland to Hamilton Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake is to bus which costs $17 - $19 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Hamilton Lake. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 125 Pembroke St, Hamilton via 370 Anglesea St, Hamilton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Strand Train Station 1 station and arriving at Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Auckland and Hamilton Lake is 128 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake without a car is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake, including transfers.
Auckland to Hamilton Lake bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Hamilton Lake train services, operated by Te Huia, depart from The Strand Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Auckland to Hamilton Lake is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $17 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $80 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Hamilton Lake, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Te Huia operates a train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Papakura to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- InterCity Link
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Hamilton Lake bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland to Hamilton Lake train services, operated by Te Huia, arrive at Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Hamilton Lake is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Auckland to Hamilton Lake.
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