There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Palmerston
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
3h 22m$429–912Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
9h 27m$29–90Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
8h 35m$210–260Drive 512.2 km
- Drive from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northcar 512.2 km
5h 44m$150–216Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus
5h 10m$183–333
Auckland Strand to Palmerston North by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North is to bus which costs $29 - $90 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $420 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Auckland Strand and Palmerston North is 408 km. The road distance is 512.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $210 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Auckland Strand to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland Strand to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $210 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $90 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Auckland Strand, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- horizons.govt.nz
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/
- Schedules at
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/buses-transport/bus-routes-transport
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Strand to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Auckland Strand to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Strand to Palmerston North is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Auckland Strand to Palmerston North.
There are 114+ hotels available in Palmerston North.