Waikato to Wellington Central

Waikato to Wellington Central

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Waikato to Wellington Central Schedule

Waikato to Wellington Central Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
New Zealand Rail First Class Seat 10:15 - 18:25€ 131.08
Jetstar Airways Economy 13:45 - 12:00€ 182.58
Air New Zealand Economy 17:35 - 12:00€ 230
Air New Zealand Economy 18:15 - 12:55€ 426.36
Air New Zealand Economy 20:30 - 07:35€ 292.23

Transportation from Waikato to Wellington Central

Facts about the transport from Waikato to Wellington Central

Cheapest Transport$138
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure10:00 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day13
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, New Zealand Rail

Popular Routes in New Zealand

How to get from Waikato to Wellington Central

Travelling between Waikato and Wellington Central is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 532.55 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 137.56.

How long does it take to get from Waikato to Wellington Central?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 26 hours to travel between Waikato and Wellington Central depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Waikato and Wellington Central. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h to reach Wellington Central.

How much does it cost to get from Waikato to Wellington Central?

Travelling between Waikato and Wellington Central can be as cheap as USD 137.56 if you opt for a New Zealand Rail train and as expensive as USD 532.55 if you buy a Air New Zealand flight 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 Waikato and Wellington Central ?

  • 12 from Waikato to Wellington starting from 10:00 Auckland Airport until 20:30 Auckland Airport
  • 1 from Waikato to Wellington starting from 10:15 Hamilton Station until 10:15 Hamilton Station

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Waikato to Wellington, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 191.85.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Waikato and Wellington

Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways

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 Waikato to Wellington Central?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly