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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Northland is to bus which costs $35 - $140 and takes 15h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Northland is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Northland?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Northland. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Whangarei via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Wellington to Northland?

The distance between Wellington and Northland is 626 km. The road distance is 796.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Northland without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $250 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Wellington to Northland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Northland bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Wellington to Northland?

The best way to get from Wellington to Northland is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Wellington to Northland bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wellington to Northland?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Northland is 796 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Wellington to Northland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wellington to Northland?

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Where can I stay near Northland?

There are 259+ hotels available in Northland.

Wellington to Northland - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Whangarei Airport
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane WLG - WRE
4h 1m
$93–561
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
15h 4m
$37–137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
14h 50m
$256–337
Drive 796.1 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Whangāreicar 796.1 km
9h 3m
$244–353
Fly to Kerikeri Airport
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane WLG - KKE
4h 13m
$121–596

Wellington to Northland by train and bus

3Weekly Services

14h 50mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Whangarei via Auckland - Central in around 15h 4m.

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