There are 3 ways to get from Carterton to Taumarunui by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 26mDrive 336.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Carterton to Taumarunuicar 336.3 km
3h 57m$97–140Train
- Take the train from Carterton Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
8h 37m$177–223
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carterton to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Carterton to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Carterton to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from Carterton - Broadway and arriving at Taumarunui via Masterton and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Carterton station to Taumarunui station. However, there are services departing from Carterton Station and arriving at Taumarunui Station via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Carterton and Taumarunui is 383 km. The road distance is 336.3 km.
The best way to get from Carterton to Taumarunui without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Carterton to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Carterton to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Carterton to Taumarunui train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Carterton Station.
The best way to get from Carterton to Taumarunui is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $230 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Carterton, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Carterton - Broadway to Taumarunui via Masterton and Palmerston North in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carterton Station to Taumarunui Station via Wellington Station and Wellington in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Carterton Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Carterton to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Carterton to Taumarunui train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Wellington Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carterton to Taumarunui is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Carterton to Taumarunui.
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