There are 6 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lanebus Ax
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Porirua Stationtrain Kpl
1h 3m$16–24Drive 31.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Poriruacar 31.1 km
27 min$9–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Porirua31.1 km
27 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Poriruataxi 31.1 km
27 min$100–130Bus, line 1 bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lanebus Ax
- Take the bus from Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane to Johnsonville - Stop Abus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Johnsonville - Stop A to North City Plaza - Walton Leigh Avenuebus 60 / ...
1h 34m$15–49Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Airport to Poriruabus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
1h 49m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $8 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Airport and arriving at Porirua. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Porirua is 27 km. The road distance is 31.1 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 3m and costs $15 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington International Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua is 31 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Porirua.
There are 547+ hotels available in Porirua.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Porirua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wellington International Airport to North City Plaza - Walton Leigh Avenue via Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane and Johnsonville - Stop A in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Porirua Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane to Johnsonville - Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Johnsonville - Stop A to North City Plaza - Walton Leigh Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Airport to Porirua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Porirua
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Kiwi Cabs Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 389 9999
- Website
- kiwicabsltd.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 284309295
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Wellington Combined Taxis
- Phone
- +64 4 384 4444
- Website
- taxis.co.nz
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Porirua. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




