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How to get fromWellington to Whitiangaby plane, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Whitianga by plane, shuttle, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Wellington, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $218–521

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    14h 43m
    $119–257

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    11h 59m
    $299–371

  4. Drive 653.5 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Whitiangacar car 653.5 km
    7h 36m
    $192–277

  5. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $363–924

  6. Bus to Palmerston, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    9h 7m
    $563–1,129

  7. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    14h 42m
    $349–477

Wellington to Whitianga by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 708.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellington to Whitianga via Papakura in around 11h 59m.

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