There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Wellington, line 170 bus
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waterloo Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Waterloo Station - Stop C to Main Road at Hyde Streetbus
4h 36m$125–408Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 15m$29–110Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 40m$253–313Drive 639.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Wainuiomatacar 639.9 km
7h 18m$196–284Train, fly to Paraparaumu, line 170 bus
- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waterloo Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Waterloo Station - Stop C to Main Road at Hyde Streetbus
6h 11m$225–367
Auckland to Wainuiomata by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata is to bus which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata is to train and fly and line 170 bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Wainuiomata. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Main Road at Hyde Street via Waterloo Station - Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Wainuiomata station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Waterloo Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Auckland and Wainuiomata is 546 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata, including transfers.
Auckland to Wainuiomata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Wainuiomata train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wainuiomata is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $250 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wainuiomata, 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 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Waterloo Station - Stop C to Main Road at Hyde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Waterloo Station - Stop C to Main Road at Hyde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- Metlink
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Wainuiomata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland to Wainuiomata train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Wainuiomata is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Auckland to Wainuiomata.
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