There are 4 ways to get from Waitakere to Wellington by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
4h 27m$118–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
14h 18m$39–111Train
- Take the train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train E-W
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
12h 49m$244–302Drive 660.4 km
- Drive from Waitakere to Wellingtoncar 660.4 km
7h 30m$219–317
Waitakere to Wellington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waitakere to Wellington is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Waitakere to Wellington is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitakere to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Township Park and arriving at Wellington - Central via Stop A Henderson Station, Stop A Constellation and Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitakere station to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Swanson Train Station 1 and arriving at Wellington via Puhinui Train Station 2 and Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Waitakere and Wellington is 548 km. The road distance is 660.4 km.
The best way to get from Waitakere to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $240 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Waitakere to Wellington, including transfers.
Waitakere to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Waitakere to Wellington train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Swanson Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Waitakere to Wellington is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $240 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 14h 18m.
What companies run services between Waitakere, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Township Park to Wellington via Swanson Station, Swanson Train Station 1, Puhinui Train Station 2, and Papakura in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–360
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–280
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Waitakere to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Waitakere to Wellington train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Puhinui Train Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitakere to Wellington is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Waitakere to Wellington.
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