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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wellington to Tuakau by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Wellington to Auckland, train, line 44 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train
    3. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to 94 George St, Tuakaubus bus
    5h 12m
    $125–395

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    13h 33m
    $34–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 57m
    $244–292

  4. Bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Opp 94 George St, Tuakaubus bus 21
    12h 15m
    $40–108

  5. Drive  597.2 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Tuakaucar car 597.2 km
    6h 47m
    $184–266

  6. Fly Wellington to Hamilton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohetrain train
    6h 23m
    $383–994

  7. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    7h 38m
    $520–1,083

  8. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    8h 34m
    $217–378

Wellington to Tuakau by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Tuakau, 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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Opp 94 George St, Tuakau via Hamilton - Central and Transport Centre in around 12h 15m.

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