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How to get fromChatham Islands to Aucklandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chatham Islands to Auckland by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Wellington to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    3h 51m
    $112–365

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 15m
    $22–90

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 5m
    $240–290

  4. Drive  640.5 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar car 640.5 km
    7h 12m
    $194–279

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    5h 31m

  6. Fly Wellington to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    5h 40m
    $362–925

  7. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    6h 28m
    $194–348

Chatham Islands to Auckland by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Chatham Islands, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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