There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Otakibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
1h 18mDrive 88.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Waikawa Beachcar 88.6 km
1h$31–44Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Otakitrain Capital Connection
1h 22m$84–103Train, line 290 bus
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
- Take the bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Koromiko Street - Alexander Rest Homebus 290
2h 40m$101–168
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach is to drive which takes 1h and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Waikawa Beach. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Otaki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Waikawa Beach. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Otaki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Wellington and Waikawa Beach is 88 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach, including transfers.
Wellington to Waikawa Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Waikawa Beach train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Waikawa Beach is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Waikawa Beach, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Otaki 5 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Otaki 5 times a week. Tickets cost $19–23 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Otaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Otaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Waikanae Station - Main Road to Koromiko Street - Alexander Rest Home
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–50
- Website
- Metlink
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Booking & Getting There
Wellington to Waikawa Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otaki station.
Wellington to Waikawa Beach train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Otaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Waikawa Beach is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Wellington to Waikawa Beach.
There are 83+ hotels available in Waikawa Beach.