Hamilton to Wellington

Hamilton to Wellington

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Hamilton to Wellington Schedule

Hamilton to Wellington Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
InterCity Group Standard 11:50 - 19:30NZD 93.01
InterCity Group Standard 21:00 - 05:30NZD 94.06

Transportation from Hamilton to Wellington

Facts about the transport from Hamilton to Wellington

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport8h 10m
Earliest Departure10:15 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day2
Distance409 kilometers
Transport CompaniesInterCity Group, New Zealand Rail

How to get from Hamilton to Wellington

Travelling between Hamilton and Wellington is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 62.70 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 56.13.

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

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 10 hours to travel between Hamilton and Wellington depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Hamilton and Wellington. Train will bring you to your destination in 8h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Wellington.

How much does it cost to get from Hamilton to Wellington?

Travelling between Hamilton and Wellington can be as cheap as USD 56.13 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 62.70 if you buy a InterCity Group Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hamilton and Wellington ?

  • 2 from Hamilton to Wellington starting from 11:50 Hamilton Central until 21:00 Hamilton Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hamilton to Wellington.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Hamilton to Wellington overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hamilton and Wellington

InterCity Group

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hamilton to Wellington?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus