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How to get fromAuckland to Rollestonby train, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Rolleston by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, fly, line 5 bus

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    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    3. Take the bus from The Hub Hornby to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Drbus bus
    4h 49m
    $107–420

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    23h 22m
    $670–1,054

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    24h 4m
    $165–274

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Rollestoncar car
    15h 9m
    $423–569

  5. Train, car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar car
    4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouthbus bus
    5. Take the train from Greymouth to Rollestontrain train
    29h 8m
    $661–869

Auckland to Rolleston by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$670Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 22m.

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