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How to get fromWaikanae Beach to Aucklandby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Waikanae Beach to Auckland by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Wellington, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    5h 54m
    $118–475

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 29m
    $25–108

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 18m
    $242–310

  4. Drive 585 km

    1. Drive from Waikanae Beach to Aucklandcar car 585 km
    6h 37m
    $172–248

  5. Line 280 bus to Paraparaumu, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queens Road at Napier Grove to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus bus
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    5h 10m
    $242–778

  6. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    6h 50m

  7. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    7h 47m
    $197–400

Waikanae Beach to Auckland by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Waikanae Beach, Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Paraparaumu to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–300 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waikanae to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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