There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Whatawhata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
2h 29m$93–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 7m$19–21Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Auckland to Whatawhatacar 125.7 km
1h 24m$38–54
Auckland to Whatawhata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whatawhata is to bus which costs $18 - $21 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Whatawhata is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Whatawhata. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 15 Store Rd, Whatawhata via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland station to Whatawhata station. However, there are services departing from The Strand Train Station 1 and arriving at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Auckland and Whatawhata is 142 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whatawhata without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Auckland to Whatawhata, including transfers.
Auckland to Whatawhata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Whatawhata train services, operated by Te Huia, depart from The Strand Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whatawhata is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $21 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whatawhata, Waikato, New Zealand?
Te Huia operates a train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Busit also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Whatawhata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland to Whatawhata train services, operated by Te Huia, arrive at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Whatawhata is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Auckland to Whatawhata.
There are 452+ hotels available in Whatawhata.



