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How to get fromAuckland to Waikanae Beachby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Waikanae Beach by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $116–475

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    10h 57m
    $23–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 24m
    $248–304

  4. Drive 585.2 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waikanae Beachcar car 585.2 km
    6h 38m
    $171–247

  5. Train, fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    4h 56m
    $245–778

  6. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    6h 30m

  7. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus
    7h 34m
    $194–400

Auckland to Waikanae Beach by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waikanae Beach, Wellington, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waikanae twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 21m.

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