There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station) 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
2h 51m$358–1,611Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h 32m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
8h 30m$210–260Drive 514 km
- Drive from Wellington to Hamilton (Station)car 514 km
6h 4m$149–215Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamilton (Station)car
4h 1m$103–511Fly to Auckland, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
5h 33m$111–364
Wellington to Hamilton (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station) is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $350 - $1,700.
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 and Hamilton (Station) is 409 km. The road distance is 514 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station) without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $210 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station), including transfers.
Wellington to Hamilton (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Hamilton (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Hamilton (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $350 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $260 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Hamilton (Station), 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
- 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
- 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 to Hamilton (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Wellington to Hamilton (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Hamilton (Station) is 514 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Wellington to Hamilton (Station).
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