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

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Matakana by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Wellington, bus, line 995 bus, line 997 bus

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Percy Street to Riverglade Lanebus bus
    7h 4m
    $212–511

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    14h 13m
    $265–317

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the bus from Customs Street East to Baxter Streetbus bus Mex
    14h 47m

  4. Drive  707.3 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Matakanacar car 707.3 km
    7h 58m
    $217–314

  5. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, bus, line 995 bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Streetbus bus
    8h 31m
    $337–504

  6. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    9h 30m
    $607–949

  7. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    10h 27m
    $304–494

Wellington to Matakana by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Matakana, Auckland, 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, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Riverglade Lane via Auckland - Central, Customs Street East, Baxter Street, and Percy Street in around 14h 47m.

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