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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston is to train and fly which costs $100 - $410 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $100 - $410.

How far is it from Auckland to Rolleston?

The distance between Auckland and Rolleston is 802 km.

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

The best way to get from Auckland to Rolleston without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 23h 27m and costs $650 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Auckland to Rolleston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rolleston?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Rolleston.

Auckland to Rolleston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Rolleston by train, plane, car ferry, 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
4h 44m
$102–410
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain
23h 27m
$672–1,056
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
24h 4m
$167–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Rollestoncar
15h 9m
$427–575
Train, car ferry, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus
5. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain
29h 13m
$663–871

Auckland to Rolleston by train, car ferry, and foot

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23h 27mAverage Duration

$672Cheapest Price

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Distance: 801.6 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rolleston. 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, then take the line 5 bus to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Rolleston via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 23h 27m.

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