There are 3 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
6h 13m$176–223Drive 278 km
cheapest- Drive from Lower Hutt to Ohakunecar 278 km
3h 18m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Hutt to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace and arriving at Ohakune via Wellington - Central and Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lower Hutt station to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Ohakune via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Lower Hutt and Ohakune is 332 km. The road distance is 278 km.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune, including transfers.
Lower Hutt to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Lower Hutt to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $170 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace to Ohakune via Wellington - Central and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Lower Hutt to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Lower Hutt to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Ohakune is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Lower Hutt to Ohakune.
There are 157+ hotels available in Ohakune.