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How to get fromWellington to Manakauby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Manakau by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Otakibus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
    2h 13m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train Kpl
    2. Take the bus from Waikanae Train Station to Honi Taipua Stbus bus 404
    2h 35m
    $16–103

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Otakitrain train Capital Connection
    2h 16m
    $101–102

  4. Drive 81.3 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Manakaucar car 81.3 km
    52 min
    $24–35

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Otaki 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Otaki 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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