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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Milford is to bus which costs $26 - $95 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Milford is to fly and line 82 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $100 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Milford?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Milford. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Milford Centre via International Convention Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Milford?

No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Milford. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Wellington to Milford?

The distance between Wellington and Milford is 520 km. The road distance is 651.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Milford without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $26 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Wellington to Milford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Milford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wellington to Milford train from?

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

Train or bus from Wellington to Milford?

The best way to get from Wellington to Milford is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $26 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $330 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Wellington to Milford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wellington to Milford train arrive?

Wellington to Milford train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Milford?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Milford is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Wellington to Milford.

Where can I stay near Milford?

There are 2292+ hotels available in Milford.

Wellington to Milford - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 82 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Milford by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Wellington, line 82 bus
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2. Take the bus from International Convention Centre to Milford Centrebus
4h 33m
$106–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 52m
$26–93
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
11h 53m
$270–324
Drive 651.2 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Milfordcar 651.2 km
7h 20m
$188–271
Train to Paraparaumu, fly
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
6h
$251–494
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
6h 59m
$441–919

Wellington to Milford by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.3 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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