There are 5 ways to get from Manakau to Wellington by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus 291
- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain Kpl
1h 43m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Otaki to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 19mDrive 81.2 km
- Drive from Manakau to Wellingtoncar 81.2 km
52 min$25–36Train
- Take the train from Otaki to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
2h 18m$22–27Bus via Waikanae Station - Main Road
- Take the bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus 291
- Take the bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Wellington Station - Platform 10bus Kpn
2h 43m$23–115
Manakau to Wellington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manakau to Wellington is to bus and train which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Manakau to Wellington is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manakau to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Honi Taipua St and arriving at Wellington - Central via Otaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Manakau to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Otaki and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Manakau and Wellington is 79 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.
The best way to get from Manakau to Wellington without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 43m and costs $15 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Manakau to Wellington, including transfers.
Manakau to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Otaki station.
Manakau to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Otaki station.
The best way to get from Manakau to Wellington is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Otaki to Wellington - Central 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Otaki to Wellington 5 times a week. Tickets cost $19–23 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Metlink
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Booking & Getting There
Manakau to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Manakau to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manakau to Wellington is 81 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Manakau to Wellington.
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