There are 3 ways to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h$14Train
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train S-C
- Take the train from Papakura to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
3h 29m$56–73Drive 123.6 km
- Drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamiltoncar 123.6 km
1h 27m$38–55
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton is to bus which costs $14 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Ferry Terminal station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Waitemata Train Station 4 and arriving at Hamilton via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal and Hamilton is 127 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $14.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Waitemata Train Station 4.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton is to bus which takes 2h and costs $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Auckland Ferry Terminal, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton via Waitemata Train Station 4 and Papakura in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- InterCity Link
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Hamilton.
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