How to travel from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE), New Zealand

The distance between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE) is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE) by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Whangarei Airport (WRE)Auckland if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei (WRE).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    NZ$150($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Whangarei.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$52($32)
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Drive

Drive to Whangarei Airport (WRE).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE)

There are several options for getting from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE) by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$52 ($32) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$150 ($95).

The distance between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE) is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE) is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$150 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$52 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE). We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE). It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whangarei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE). Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Whangarei Airport (WRE) from Auckland is to take the train and then fly which will take 1h 30m and cost around NZ$150 ($95).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE). We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE). The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around NZ$52 ($32).

How do I get from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE)

Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Whangarei Airport (WRE)

Transport options from Auckland to Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 30m
NZ$150($95)
every 10 mins170km (106 miles)
Bus and Plane1h 40m
NZ$410($250)
5 times a week238km (148 miles)
Bus
2h 60m
NZ$52($32)
twice daily170km (106 miles)
Drive
2hrs
NZ$38($23)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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