There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
1h 36m$14–108Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus Kpn
1h 38m$19–110Drive 59 km
- Drive from Wellington to Waikanae Beachcar 59 km
39 min$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington to Waikanae Beachtaxi 59 km
39 min$190–240
Wellington to Waikanae Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington station to Waikanae Beach. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station - Platform 10 and arriving at Queens Road at Napier Grove via Waikanae Station - Main Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington station to Waikanae Beach station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station and arriving at Waikanae Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Wellington and Waikanae Beach is 61 km. The road distance is 59 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach, including transfers.
Wellington to Waikanae Beach bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station - Platform 10.
Wellington to Waikanae Beach train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikanae Beach is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $110 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Waikanae Beach, Wellington, 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
- 39 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 Beach bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station - Main Road.
Wellington to Waikanae Beach train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Waikanae Beach is 59 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Wellington to Waikanae Beach.
There are 146+ hotels available in Waikanae Beach.