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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Kelson is to bus which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Kelson is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Kelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Kelson. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wingate - Wingate Crescent at Overbridge via Wellington Station - Platform 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Auckland and Kelson?

No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Kelson station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wingate Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Auckland to Kelson?

The distance between Auckland and Kelson is 547 km. The road distance is 630.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Auckland to Kelson without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $270 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Auckland to Kelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Kelson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Auckland to Kelson train from?

Auckland to Kelson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.

Train or bus from Auckland to Kelson?

The best way to get from Auckland to Kelson is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $270 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Auckland to Kelson bus arrive?

Auckland to Kelson bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Where does the Auckland to Kelson train arrive?

Auckland to Kelson train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Kelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Kelson is 630 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Auckland to Kelson.

Where can I stay near Kelson?

There are 542+ hotels available in Kelson.

Auckland to Kelson - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Wingate Stationtrain
4h 26m
$141–413
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 28m
$50–154
Train
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 25m
$274–326
Drive 630.2 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Kelsoncar 630.2 km
7h 8m
$191–276

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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Distance: 547.1 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Kelson, 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.

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