How to travel from Whangārei to Wellington, New Zealand

The distance between Whangārei and Wellington is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kerikeri then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$380($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Wellington - Central.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$120($72)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Auckland - Central then take the train to Wellington.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$270($165)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wellington.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance799km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whangārei and Wellington

There are several options for getting from Whangārei to Wellington by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$120 ($72) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$380 ($230).

The distance between Whangārei and Wellington is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Whangārei and Wellington by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whangārei to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NZ$380 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Whangārei and Wellington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$120 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whangārei and Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Kerikeri then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whangārei and Wellington. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whangārei to Wellington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

InterCity run regular bus services between Whangārei and Wellington. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whangārei to Wellington. We recommend that you take the bus to Kerikeri then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Wellington. Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Whangārei and Wellington. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whangārei to Wellington is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NZ$380 ($230).

How do I get from Whangārei to Wellington

Compare travel optionsbetween Whangārei and Wellington

Transport options from Whangārei to Wellington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4hrs
NZ$380($230)
twice daily797km (495 miles)
Bus
14hrs
NZ$120($72)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 45m
NZ$270($165)
3 times a week840km (522 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
NZ$175($110)
on demand799km (496 miles)

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Airports near Wellington

The following major airports near Wellington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Wellington
PPQ
Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Wellington
PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Wellington