There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Waikanae by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
1h$12–100Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus Kpn
1h 2m$18–100Drive 58.6 km
- Drive from Wellington to Waikanaecar 58.6 km
41 min$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington to Waikanaetaxi 58.6 km
41 min$190–240
Wellington to Waikanae by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikanae is to train which costs $12 - $100 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikanae is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $17 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Station - Platform 10 station and arriving at Waikanae Station - Main Road station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington Station station and arriving at Waikanae Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Wellington and Waikanae is 55 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikanae without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $12 - $100.
The train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellington to Waikanae bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station - Platform 10.
Wellington to Waikanae train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikanae is to train which takes 1h and costs $12 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $100 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?
Metlink operates a train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h. KiwiRail - Capital Connection also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Metlink operates a bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Waikanae Station - Main Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–100 and the journey takes 1h 2m. InterCity also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Waikanae Station - Main Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–100
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Waikanae Station - Main Road
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
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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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Waikanae bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station - Main Road.
Wellington to Waikanae train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Waikanae is 59 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Wellington to Waikanae.
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