What is the cheapest way to get from Waikato to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Waikato to Wellington is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waikato to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Waikato to Wellington is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Waikato and Wellington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Waikato and Wellington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Waikato to Wellington?

The distance between Waikato and Wellington is 487 km. The road distance is 519.4 km.

How do I travel from Waikato to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Waikato to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $210 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Waikato to Wellington?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Waikato to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waikato to Wellington bus from?

Waikato to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Waikato to Wellington train from?

Waikato to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.

Train, bus or fly from Waikato to Wellington?

The best way to get from Waikato to Wellington is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $210 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $1,700 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Waikato to Wellington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waikato to Wellington train arrive?

Waikato to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.

Can I drive from Waikato to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Waikato to Wellington is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Waikato to Wellington.

How do I get a train ticket from Waikato to Wellington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Waikato to Wellington?

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Where can I stay near Wellington?

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Waikato to Wellington - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Waikato to Wellington by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
2h 33m
$266–718
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
8h 40m
$22–90
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
8h 20m
$210–260
Drive 519.4 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Wellingtoncar 519.4 km
5h 57m
$153–221
Fly from Hamilton International Airport
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
3h 3m
$305–1,620
Bus to Auckland, fly
1. Take the bus from Huntly to Auckland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 56m
$102–361
Bus to Rotorua, fly
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
4h 6m
Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus
2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPE - WLG
4h 21m

Waikato to Wellington by train

3Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

$210Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.3 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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