There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Wellington
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
3h 57m$163–461Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 26m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
11h 9m$260–320Drive 641.6 km
- Drive from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminalcar 641.6 km
7h 13m$188–271Train to Paraparaumu, fly
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
- Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
5h 24m$313–864Bus to Palmerston, fly
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
6h 23m$513–1,069
Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Auckland Strand. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Wellington and Auckland Ferry Terminal is 509 km. The road distance is 641.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal, including transfers.
Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $320 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland Ferry Terminal, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Paraparaumu to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal is 642 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Wellington to Auckland Ferry Terminal.
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