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.
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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Take the bus to Kerikeri then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG).
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Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Wellington - Central.
Take the bus to Auckland - Central then take the train to Wellington.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4hrs | NZ$380($230) | twice daily | 797km (495 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | NZ$120($72) | once daily | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 45m | NZ$270($165) | 3 times a week | 840km (522 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | NZ$175($110) | on demand | 799km (496 miles) |
The following major airports near Wellington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.