Wellington Central to Hamilton Central

Wellington Central to Hamilton Central

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Wellington Central to Hamilton Central Schedule

Wellington Central to Hamilton Central Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
InterCity Group Standard 09:15 - 18:30NZD 95.77
InterCity Group Standard 19:00 - 04:19NZD 93.77

Transportation from Wellington Central to Hamilton Central

Facts about the transport from Wellington Central to Hamilton Central

Cheapest Transport$61
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure7:20 PM
Departures per day1
Distance519 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group, New Zealand Rail

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How to get from Wellington Central to Hamilton Central

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 59.85 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 59.85.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Wellington Central and Hamilton Central depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Wellington Central and Hamilton Central. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 20m to reach Hamilton Central.

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

Travelling between Wellington Central and Hamilton Central can be as cheap as USD 59.85 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 59.85 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 Wellington Central and Hamilton Central ?

  • 1 from Wellington to Waikato starting from 09:15 Wellington Central until 09:15 Wellington Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Wellington Central to Hamilton 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 Wellington to Waikato, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 76.04.

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 Wellington and Waikato

Air New Zealand

Bus

Travelling from Wellington to Waikato 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 Wellington and Waikato

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 Wellington Central to Hamilton Central?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 69% took a train
  • 16% decided to fly
  • 15% opted for a bus