What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie is to bus and line 35 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Ellerslie?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Ellerslie. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Ellerslie Domain via Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station and Stop A Botany Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Ellerslie?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Ellerslie station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Ellerslie Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

The distance between Hamilton and Ellerslie is 128 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Ellerslie without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie without a car is to train via Papakura Train Station 3 which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ellerslie bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Ellerslie train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie is to train via Papakura Train Station 3 which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 35 bus, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellerslie bus arrive?

Hamilton to Ellerslie bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.

Where does the Hamilton to Ellerslie train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Ellerslie?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ellerslie is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Hamilton to Ellerslie.

Where can I stay near Ellerslie?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Ellerslie.

Hamilton to Ellerslie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 35 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ellerslie by train, bus, or car

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Train via Papakura Train Station 3
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Ellerslie Train Station 1train Sth
2h 17m
$59–71
Bus, line 35 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station to Stop A Botany Town Centrebus 35 / ...
2h 30m
$15–23
Drive 115.5 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Ellersliecar 115.5 km
1h 20m
$34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Stationtrain Te_Huia
2h 22m
$23–39

Hamilton to Ellerslie by train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Ellerslie, New Zealand?

You can take a train from Hamilton to Ellerslie Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3 in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Ellerslie Domain via Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station and Stop A Botany Town Centre in around 2h 30m.

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