What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City is to bus which costs $16 - $19 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Auckland City?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Auckland City. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Horoeka Avenue via Aotea Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Auckland City?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Auckland City station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Kingsland Train Station 2 via Papakura Train Station 3 and Newmarket Train Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Auckland City?

The distance between Hamilton and Auckland City is 131 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Auckland City without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Auckland City?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Hamilton to Auckland City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Auckland City bus from?

Hamilton to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Auckland City train from?

Hamilton to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Auckland City?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Auckland City is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Hamilton to Auckland City bus arrive?

Hamilton to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Hamilton to Auckland City train arrive?

Hamilton to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Auckland City?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Auckland City is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Hamilton to Auckland City.

Where can I stay near Auckland City?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Auckland City.

Hamilton to Auckland City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Auckland City by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 11m
$17–19
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Newmarket Train Station 2train Sth
2h 46m
$61–76
Drive 121.6 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Auckland Citycar 121.6 km
1h 26m
$36–51

Hamilton to Auckland City by bus and foot

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.2 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Auckland City, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Kingsland Train Station 2 via Papakura Train Station 3 and Newmarket Train Station 1 in around 2h 46m.

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