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How to get fromWellington to Mōkauby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Mōkau by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane WLG - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Mokaubus bus
    4h 30m

  2. Drive 421.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wellington to Mōkaucar car 421.1 km
    5h 3m
    $123–178

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Taumarunui Station to Mōkaucar car
    7h 48m
    $201–251

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Mokaubus bus
    9h 14m

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Mokaubus bus
    7h 35m

Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Mōkau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Mokau via Palmerston North and New Plymouth in around 9h 14m.

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