There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Hamilton International Airport
best- Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
1h 58m$363–1,613Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
8h 57m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
8h 20m$210–260Drive 513.7 km
- Drive from Hamilton (Station) to Wellingtoncar 513.7 km
6h 5m$149–214Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
- Drive from Hamilton (Station) to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
3h 15m$115–558Train to Auckland, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Stationtrain
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
4h 46m$122–391
Hamilton (Station) to Wellington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $360 - $1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Hamilton (Station) and Wellington is 410 km. The road distance is 513.7 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $210 - $260.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington, including transfers.
Hamilton (Station) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton (Station) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs $360 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $260 and takes 8h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Hamilton (Station), New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton (Station) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Hamilton (Station) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton (Station) to Wellington is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Hamilton (Station) to Wellington.
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