There are 4 ways to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain Kpl
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain Hvl
2h 1m$33–43Drive 41 km
cheapest- Drive from Waikanae to Upper Huttcar 41 km
46 min$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Wellington Station - Platform 10bus Kpn
- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Stationbus Hvh
2h 43m$43–184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikanae to Upper Hutttaxi 41 km
46 min$130–170
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikanae station to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Waikanae Station - Main Road and arriving at Trentham Station via Wellington Station - Platform 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikanae station to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Waikanae Station and arriving at Trentham Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Waikanae and Upper Hutt is 88 km. The road distance is 41 km.
The best way to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt, including transfers.
Waikanae to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Waikanae Station - Main Road.
Waikanae to Upper Hutt train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Waikanae Station.
The best way to get from Waikanae to Upper Hutt is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Waikanae, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Waikanae Station to Upper Hutt via Wellington Station and Trentham Station in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Upper Hutt via Wellington Station - Platform 10 and Trentham Station in around 2h 43m.
- 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
Train from Wellington Station to Trentham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Wellington Station - Platform 10
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–110
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- Metlink
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Paraparaumu Taxis
- Phone
- +64 4 296 1111
- Website
- paraparaumutaxis.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Waikanae to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Wellington Station - Platform 10.
Waikanae to Upper Hutt train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Wellington Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikanae to Upper Hutt is 41 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Waikanae to Upper Hutt.
There are 203+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.
