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How to get fromWellington to North Shoreby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Wellington, line 923 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the bus from International Convention Centre to Deuxberry Avenuebus bus
    4h 24m
    $116–381

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 44m
    $26–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 21m
    $245–292

  4. Drive  647.6 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to North Shorecar car 647.6 km
    7h 18m
    $198–285

  5. Train to Paraparaumu, fly

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    5h 51m
    $241–374

  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
    6h 51m
    $511–819

  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
    7h 47m
    $198–354

Wellington to North Shore by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and North Shore, 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, 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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