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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carterton to Hamilton

Composite routes from Carterton to Hamilton

Cheapest
5 h 40 min
Car
492 km.
from $27
Other
5 h 49 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $139.16
11 h 35 min
360 km.
from $70.13
10 h 52 min
360 km.
from $189.65
5 h 47 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $159.38
7 h 3 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $125.68
8 h 3 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $145.25
8 h 52 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $181.12
8 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
360 km.
from $171.03

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Air New Zealand
Website
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 4m
Every day
$35.87–$195.65
Air New Zealand
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$59.78–$336.96
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Website
1h 45m
3 times a week
$5.98–$9.24
+64 6 370 6600
+64 6 370 6600
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 2
InterCity
Website
InterCity Link
Website
InterCity
Website
7h 25m
5 times a week
$29.35–$46.74
+64 9 583 5780
+64 9 583 5780
Call
InterCity Link
Website
2h 15m
Once a week
$8.15–$16.30
+64 9 583 5780
+64 9 583 5780
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Website
Metlink
Website
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Website
8h 30m
3 times a week
$108.70–$130.43
+64 4495 0775
+64 4495 0775
Call
Metlink
Website
1h 22m
4 times a day
$9.24–$13.04
0800 801 700
0800 801 700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carterton to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Carterton to Hamilton is to bus which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carterton to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Carterton to Hamilton is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Carterton and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Carterton to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Carterton - Broadway and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Masterton and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Carterton and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Carterton station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Carterton Station and arriving at Hamilton via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Carterton to Hamilton?

The distance between Carterton and Hamilton is 488 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.

How do I travel from Carterton to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Carterton to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Carterton to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Carterton to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carterton to Hamilton bus from?

Carterton to Hamilton bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.

Where do I catch the Carterton to Hamilton train from?

Carterton to Hamilton train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Carterton Station.

Train or bus from Carterton to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Carterton to Hamilton is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $108.70 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Carterton to Hamilton bus arrive?

Carterton to Hamilton bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Where does the Carterton to Hamilton train arrive?

Carterton to Hamilton train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Wellington Station.

Can I drive from Carterton to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Carterton to Hamilton is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Carterton to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 378+ hotels available in Hamilton. Prices start at $50.67 per night.
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