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How to get fromNorth Shore to Araratby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from North Shore to Ararat by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    11h 13m
    $318–606

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akoranga to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WRE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    15h 22m
    $223–833

  3. Fly Auckland to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane AKL - AVV
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    13h 59m
    $269–1,002

  4. Fly Auckland to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane AKL - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    16h 15m
    $227–813

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,885.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between North Shore, New Zealand and Ararat, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from North Shore to Ararat. However, you can take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, then take the train to Ararat Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, take the line 18 bus to Lara Station/Hicks St, walk to Lara Station, take the train to North Shore Station, then take the train to Ararat Station.

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