What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie is to bus which costs $24 - $95 and takes 12h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Ellerslie?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ellerslie. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Ellerslie Domain via Stop C Auckland Universities. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Ellerslie?

No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Ellerslie station. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ellerslie Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Wellington to Ellerslie?

The distance between Wellington and Ellerslie is 507 km. The road distance is 633.3 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Ellerslie without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $240 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Ellerslie?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Wellington to Ellerslie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Ellerslie bus from?

Wellington to Ellerslie bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Ellerslie train from?

Wellington to Ellerslie train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.

Train or bus from Wellington to Ellerslie?

The best way to get from Wellington to Ellerslie is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $240 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $95 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Wellington to Ellerslie bus arrive?

Wellington to Ellerslie bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Wellington to Ellerslie train arrive?

Wellington to Ellerslie train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Ellerslie?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ellerslie is 633 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Wellington to Ellerslie.

Where can I stay near Ellerslie?

There are 2345+ hotels available in Ellerslie.

Wellington to Ellerslie - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Ellerslie by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Wellington, train
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2. Take the train from Onehunga Train Station to Ellerslie Train Station 1train
3h 42m
$115–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 3m
$24–92
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
10h 44m
$240–285
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Ellersliecar 633.3 km
7h 6m
$193–278
Train to Paraparaumu, fly
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
5h 8m
$240–375
Bus to Palmerston, fly
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
6h 8m
$500–820

Wellington to Ellerslie by train

3Weekly Trains

10h 44mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 507.1 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ellerslie, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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