There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington Station to Trentham Stationtrain Hvl
45 min$23–29Drive 31.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Upper Huttcar 31.6 km
25 min$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Stationbus Hvh
52 min$24–74Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington to Upper Hutttaxi 31.6 km
25 min$100–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington station to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station - Platform 10 and arriving at Trentham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington station to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station and arriving at Trentham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Wellington and Upper Hutt is 33 km. The road distance is 31.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $23 - $30.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt, including transfers.
Wellington to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station - Platform 10.
Wellington to Upper Hutt train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Upper Hutt is to train which takes 45 min and costs $23 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $75 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?
Metlink operates a train from Wellington Station to Trentham Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Metlink operates a bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Station hourly. Tickets cost $10–60 and the journey takes 48 min. Uzabus also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Trentham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- Metlink
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Kiwi Cabs Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 389 9999
- Website
- kiwicabsltd.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 284309295
- 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 Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Trentham Station.
Wellington to Upper Hutt train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Trentham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Upper Hutt is 32 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Wellington to Upper Hutt.
There are 203+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.