What is the cheapest way to get from North Island to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from North Island to Wellington is to fly which costs $95 - $350 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Island to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from North Island to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $70 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between North Island and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from North Island to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Motuoapa and arriving at Wellington - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from North Island to Wellington?

The distance between North Island and Wellington is 489 km. The road distance is 640.5 km.

How do I travel from North Island to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from North Island to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from North Island to Wellington?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from North Island to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Island to Wellington bus from?

North Island to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Motuoapa station.

Bus or fly from North Island to Wellington?

The best way to get from North Island to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $95 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the North Island to Wellington bus arrive?

North Island to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Can I drive from North Island to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between North Island to Wellington is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from North Island to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 485+ hotels available in Wellington.

North Island to Wellington - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from North Island to Wellington by plane, bus, towncar, train, or car

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Fly from Auckland
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
1h 32m
$98–350
Fly from New Plymouth Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
1h 22m
$73–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Motuoapa to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
6h 1m
Towncar, train
1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
2. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
8h 4m
$284–322
Drive 640.5 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar 640.5 km
7h 12m
$189–272
Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPE - WLG
1h 27m
$73–463

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

132Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between North Island, Waikato, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) hourly. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Motuoapa to Wellington - Central once daily, and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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