There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Linton by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Palmerston
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
3h 25m$484–982Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Massey Universitybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h 21m$59–127Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
8h 50m$259–314Drive 525 km
- Drive from Auckland to Lintoncar 525 km
5h 56m$154–222Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
5h 11m$223–384
Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Linton is to bus which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Linton is to train and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $480 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Linton. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Massey University via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Linton. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Auckland and Linton is 425 km. The road distance is 525 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Linton without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Auckland to Linton, including transfers.
Auckland to Linton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Linton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Linton is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $250 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Linton, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Massey University once daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Massey University
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- horizons.govt.nz
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/
- Schedules at
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/buses-transport/bus-routes-transport
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Linton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Massey University station.
Auckland to Linton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Linton is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Auckland to Linton.
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