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Wellington to Albany

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7 h 40 min
659 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Wellington to Albany

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Cheapest
By car (659 km)
7 h 40 min
659 km.
from $36
Fastest
Plane from Wellington (Paraparaumu Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 40 min
659 km.
from $8.60
Bus, Plane
4 h 28 min
506 km.
from $110.49
Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)
6 h 32 min
506 km.
from $199.32
Train, Plane (Train to Paraparaumu)
5 h 59 min
506 km.
from $174.42

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$229.35

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$280.31
Plane from Palmerston to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Paraparaumu to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.76–$293.05

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.87–$76.45

Auckland Transport

Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/
Bus from Halsey Street/Victoria Park to Stop
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$3.82

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Papakura
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$140.16–$178.38
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.40–$42.05

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Albany is to bus which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Albany is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $41.30 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Stop C Albany Bus Station via Halsey Street/Victoria Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Wellington to Albany?

The distance between Wellington and Albany is 527 km. The road distance is 658.7 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $42.39 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Wellington to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Albany bus from?

Wellington to Albany bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Train or bus from Wellington to Albany?

The best way to get from Wellington to Albany is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $42.39 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $163.04 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Wellington to Albany bus arrive?

Wellington to Albany bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Albany is 659 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Wellington to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $57.99 per night.
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