There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
6h 46m$274–334Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus Palmerston North - Masterton
8h 43m$31–86Drive 415.3 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Pahiatuacar 415.3 km
4h 46m$120–173Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus
6h 17m$431–879
Hamilton to Pahiatua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua is to bus which costs $30 - $90 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Pahiatua via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Hamilton and Pahiatua is 440 km. The road distance is 415.3 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $270 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua, including transfers.
Hamilton to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Pahiatua is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $270 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Pahiatua, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Pahiatua via Palmerston North in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatua
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatua
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- InterCity Link
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Hamilton to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Pahiatua is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Hamilton to Pahiatua.
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