There are 8 ways to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Hamilton International Airport
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
4h 5m$285–1,520Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h 15m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
8h 30m$210–260Drive 518.8 km
- Drive from Wellington Central to Hamiltoncar 518.8 km
5h 57m$150–217Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamiltoncar
4h 9m$104–513Fly to Auckland, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
5h 25m$112–366Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
- Take the bus from Bell Block to Hamilton - Centralbus
7h 15m$116–528Fly to Rotorua, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
6h 48m$91–508
Wellington Central to Hamilton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $280 - $1,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Hamilton. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Wellington Central and Hamilton is 410 km. The road distance is 518.8 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $210 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton, including transfers.
Wellington Central to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington Central to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $280 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $260 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Wellington Central, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Wellington to Auckland via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Bell Block to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Website
- InterCity Link
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington Central to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Wellington Central to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Central to Hamilton is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Wellington Central to Hamilton.
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