Wellington to Hamilton Station

Wellington to Hamilton Station

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Wellington to Hamilton Station Schedule

Wellington to Hamilton Station Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
New Zealand Rail Standard 07:55 - 16:25NZD 250.80

Transportation from Wellington to Hamilton Station

Facts about the transport from Wellington to Hamilton Station

Cheapest Transport$97
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure7:20 PM
Departures per day1
Distance527 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, New Zealand Rail

How to get from Wellington to Hamilton Station

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 150.13 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 150.13.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 9 hours to travel between Wellington and Hamilton Station depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Wellington and Hamilton Station. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 30m to reach Hamilton Station.

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

Travelling between Wellington and Hamilton Station can be as cheap as USD 150.13 if you opt for a New Zealand Rail train and as expensive as USD 150.13 if you buy a New Zealand Rail Train 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 and Hamilton Station ?

  • 1 from Wellington to Waikato starting from 07:55 Wellington until 07:55 Wellington

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

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 96.38.

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

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 to Hamilton Station?

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

  • 82% took a train
  • 18% decided to fly