There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train via Waikanae Train Station
best- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop Ebus Ax
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
- Take the bus from Waikanae Train Station to Honi Taipua Stbus 404
3h 18m$24–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop Ebus Ax
- Take the train from Wellington to Otakitrain Capital Connection
3h 43m$110–114Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Manakau88.5 km
1h 1mDrive 88.5 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakaucar 88.5 km
1h 1m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Airport to Otakibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
3h 43m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau. However, there are services departing from Wellington Airport and arriving at Honi Taipua St via InterCity Stop Otaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Manakau is 89 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau without a car is to bus and train via Waikanae Train Station which takes 3h 18m and costs $24 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Manakau.
There are 83+ hotels available in Manakau.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington Airport to Otaki once daily, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Otaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Airport to Otaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Waikanae Train Station to Honi Taipua St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Manakau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Manakau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







