There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane WLG - NPE
2h 9m$55–420Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hastingsbus Wellington - Central - Napier
6h 57m$22–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Hastings303.3 km
3h 37mDrive 303.3 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hastingscar 303.3 km
3h 37m$88–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hastingsbus Wellington - Central - Napier
7h 4m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay is to bus which costs $22 - $65 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Hastings via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Hawke's Bay is 277 km. The road distance is 303.3 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 6h 57m.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hastings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Hawke's Bay.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Hastings once daily. Tickets cost $13–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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