How to get from Wellington to Ranui
3 ways, 18 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 29 min | NZ$3–4 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 29 min | NZ$28–44 estimated |
| Traincheapest | 46 min | NZ$2–7 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:14 → 09:0551 min · directMetlink Rail KPLNZ$2–7
- 08:18 → 09:0547 min · 1 changeNZ Bus 31xNZ$2–7
- 08:34 → 09:2551 min · directMetlink Rail KPLNZ$2–7
- 08:34 → 09:2450 min · 1 changeMetlink Rail KPLNZ$2–7
- 08:38 → 09:2547 min · 1 changeNZ Bus 31xNZ$2–7
- 08:38 → 09:2446 min · 2 changesNZ Bus 31xNZ$2–7
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Wellington to Ranui?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 29 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 18 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Wellington to Ranui?
- Train is the cheapest, from NZ$2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Wellington to Ranui?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 46 min. Fares run NZ$2–7 across classes.
- How far is Ranui from Wellington by road?
- About 20 km, roughly 29 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$3–4; tolls and parking are extra.