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How to get fromCanberra to Palmerston Northby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Palmerston North by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Palmerston

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CBR - PMR
    9h 37m
    $253–1,106

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Palmerston

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    10h 19m
    $247–928

  3. Fly Canberra International Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CBR - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    11h 19m
    $777–969

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,387.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Palmerston (PMR) every 3 hours.

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