How to Travel from

Wellington to The Strand

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Wellington The Strand

How to Get from Wellington to The Strand

Plane

1 h 18 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 29 min

from $35

Rideshare

7 h 29 min

from $8.39

Cheapest

By car (643 km)

7 h 29 min

643 km.

from $35

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 29 min

643 km.

from $8.39

Bus, Plane

3 h 48 min

492 km.

from $111.47

Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)

5 h 53 min

492 km.

from $200.29

Train, Plane (Train to Paraparaumu)

5 h 20 min

492 km.

from $175.40

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

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

11h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$152.90–$191.12

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

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:

+64 9 366 6400

Website:

at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/

Train from Manukau Train Station 1 to Britomart

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.68–$3.82

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:

[email protected]

Website:

metlink.org.nz

Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.64–$10.83

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station) is to bus which costs $41.30 - $70.65 and takes 11h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs $42.39 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and The Strand (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to The Strand (Station). However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at The Strand via Fort Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and The Strand (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Auckland Strand. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

The distance between Wellington and The Strand (Station) is 526 km. The road distance is 643 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to The Strand (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station) without a car is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus from?

Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Wellington to The Strand (Station) train from?

Wellington to The Strand (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

The best way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station) is to train which takes 11h 8m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $70.65 and takes 11h 8m. There are no good options to fly between Wellington to The Strand (Station).

Where does the Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus arrive?

Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Wellington to The Strand (Station) train arrive?

Wellington to The Strand (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.

Can I drive from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to The Strand (Station) is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Wellington to The Strand (Station).

Where can I stay near The Strand (Station)?

There are 2133+ hotels available in The Strand (Station). Prices start at $57.99 per night.

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Six ways to Travel from Wellington to The Strand

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Air Chathams

Bus operators

InterCity

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Metlink

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and The Strand (Station)?

Is there a direct train between Wellington and The Strand (Station)?

How far is it from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

How do I travel from Wellington to The Strand (Station) without a car?

How long does it take to get from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

Where do I catch the Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus from?

Where do I catch the Wellington to The Strand (Station) train from?

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

Where does the Wellington to The Strand (Station) bus arrive?

Where does the Wellington to The Strand (Station) train arrive?

Can I drive from Wellington to The Strand (Station)?

Where can I stay near The Strand (Station)?