There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Island Bay by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 56m$118–384Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 59m$25–104Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 16m$249–307Drive 647.7 km
- Drive from Auckland to Island Baycar 647.7 km
7h 22m$196–283
Auckland to Island Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Island Bay is to bus which costs $25 - $110 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Island Bay is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Island Bay. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Island Bay - Reef Street opposite Shorland Park via Wellington Station - Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Island Bay. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Auckland and Island Bay is 525 km. The road distance is 647.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Island Bay without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $240 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Auckland to Island Bay, including transfers.
Auckland to Island Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Island Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Island Bay is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $240 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $110 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–290
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Island Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland to Island Bay train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Island Bay is 648 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Auckland to Island Bay.
There are 488+ hotels available in Island Bay.