What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton is to bus which costs $27 - $100 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $300 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Hutt and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Hutt to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Hamilton - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Hutt and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Hutt station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Hamilton via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

The distance between Lower Hutt and Hamilton is 426 km. The road distance is 510.9 km.

How do I travel from Lower Hutt to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $210 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Hutt to Hamilton bus from?

Lower Hutt to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Lower Hutt to Hamilton train from?

Lower Hutt to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.

Train or bus from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $210 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $100 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Lower Hutt to Hamilton bus arrive?

Lower Hutt to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Lower Hutt to Hamilton train arrive?

Lower Hutt to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Lower Hutt to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Hamilton is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lower Hutt to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 452+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Hamilton by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Hamilton International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
4h 39m
$301–1,628
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
10h 35m
$28–98
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
9h 50m
$216–268
Drive 510.9 km
1. Drive from Lower Hutt to Hamiltoncar 510.9 km
5h 56m
$150–216
Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamiltoncar
4h 43m
$110–521
Fly to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
5h 59m
$118–374
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Hamilton - Centralbus
7h 49m
$122–536
Fly to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
7h 22m
$97–506

Lower Hutt to Hamilton by train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.4 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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