There are 3 ways to get from Featherston to Waipukurau 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 Waipukuraubus Wellington - Central - Napier
6h 20mDrive 193.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Featherston to Waipukuraucar 193.3 km
2h 22m$64–93Train, bus
- Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waipukuraubus
6h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Featherston to Waipukurau is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Featherston to Waipukurau is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Featherston to Waipukurau. However, there are services departing from Featherston - Fitzherbert Street and arriving at Waipukurau via Masterton and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Featherston and Waipukurau is 253 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Featherston to Waipukurau without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Featherston to Waipukurau, including transfers.
Featherston to Waipukurau bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Featherston to Waipukurau bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Featherston to Waipukurau is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Featherston to Waipukurau.
There are 15+ hotels available in Waipukurau.
What companies run services between Featherston, New Zealand and Waipukurau, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Featherston - Fitzherbert Street to Waipukurau via Masterton and Palmerston North in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- 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 Waipukurau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Waipukurau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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