There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Paraparaumu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Paraparaumu Stationbus Kpn
52 min$15–90Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain Kpl
54 min$11–40Drive 51.9 km
- Drive from Wellington to Paraparaumucar 51.9 km
35 min$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington to Paraparaumutaxi 51.9 km
35 min$210–250
Wellington to Paraparaumu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Paraparaumu is to train which costs $11 - $40 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Paraparaumu is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $17 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Station - Platform 10 station and arriving at Paraparaumu Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington Station station and arriving at Paraparaumu Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Wellington and Paraparaumu is 51 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Paraparaumu without a car is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $15 - $90.
The bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Paraparaumu Station takes 52 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Wellington to Paraparaumu bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station - Platform 10.
Wellington to Paraparaumu train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Paraparaumu is to bus which takes 52 min and costs $15 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $40 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Paraparaumu, New Zealand?
Metlink operates a bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Paraparaumu Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–90 and the journey takes 52 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Metlink operates a train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–90
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
Kiwi Cabs Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 389 9999
- Website
- kiwicabsltd.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 28 430 9295
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Wellington Combined Taxis
- Phone
- +64 4 384 4444
- Website
- taxis.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Wellington to Paraparaumu bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Paraparaumu Station.
Wellington to Paraparaumu train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Paraparaumu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Paraparaumu is 52 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Wellington to Paraparaumu.
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