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How to get fromTuakau to Wellingtonby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tuakau to Wellington by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Auckland, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3h 52m
    $124–392

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 94 George St, Tuakau to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 44m
    $40–111

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 33m
    $240–293

  4. Drive  597.7 km

    1. Drive from Tuakau to Wellingtoncar car 597.7 km
    6h 49m
    $182–262

  5. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Franktontrain train
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    5h 37m
    $374–954

Tuakau to Wellington by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Tuakau, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 94 George St, Tuakau to Wellington - Central via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 11h 44m.

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