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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Henderson is to bus which costs $29 - $100 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Henderson is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Henderson?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Henderson. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Henderson School via Stop E Te Waihorotiu Station and Stop D New Lynn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Henderson?

No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Henderson station. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Henderson Train Station 3 via Papakura Train Station 3 and Newmarket Train Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Wellington to Henderson?

The distance between Wellington and Henderson is 530 km. The road distance is 648.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Henderson without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $260 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Wellington to Henderson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Henderson bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wellington to Henderson train from?

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

Train or bus from Wellington to Henderson?

The best way to get from Wellington to Henderson is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $260 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $100 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Wellington to Henderson bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wellington to Henderson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wellington to Henderson?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Henderson is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Wellington to Henderson.

Where can I stay near Henderson?

There are 2026+ hotels available in Henderson.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Henderson 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 Newmarket Train Station 2train
3. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 1 to Henderson Train Station 3train
4h 36m
$110–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 24m
$29–98
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
11h 42m
$263–315
Drive 648.8 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Hendersoncar 648.8 km
7h 22m
$187–270
Train to Paraparaumu, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
3. Take the train from Onehunga Train Station to Newmarket Train Station 2train
4. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 1 to Henderson Train Station 3train
6h 3m
$255–502
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
7h 2m
$445–927

Wellington to Henderson by train

3Weekly Trains

11h 42mAverage Duration

$263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 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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