What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North is to bus which costs $25 - $80 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North is to bus and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $420 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Palmerston North?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Palmerston North?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamilton and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

The distance between Hamilton and Palmerston North is 401 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Palmerston North without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $160 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

The train from Hamilton to Palmerston North takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Palmerston North bus from?

Hamilton to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Palmerston North train from?

Hamilton to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs $160 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $80 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Hamilton to Palmerston North bus arrive?

Hamilton to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Where does the Hamilton to Palmerston North train arrive?

Hamilton to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Palmerston North?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Palmerston North is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Hamilton to Palmerston North.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 114+ hotels available in Palmerston North.

Hamilton to Palmerston North - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Palmerston North by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
6h 15m
$160–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 4m
$25–80
Drive 390.8 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Palmerston Northcar 390.8 km
4h 29m
$113–163
Bus to Auckland, fly to Palmerston
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
4h 4m
$423–867
Fly Hamilton International Airport to Wellington, train
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
6h 25m
$350–1,620
Bus to Auckland, fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus
5h 52m
$187–338

Hamilton to Palmerston North by train

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Distance: 401.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Palmerston North, 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, InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston North twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 7h 4m.

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