There are 4 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
3h 56m$151–223Train, line 200 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Waterloo Station to Featherston Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centrebus 200
- Take the bus from Masterton to Pahiatuabus
4h 26m$29–95Drive 147 km
- Drive from Lower Hutt to Pahiatuacar 147 km
1h 52m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus Palmerston North - Masterton
5h$29–92
Lower Hutt to Pahiatua by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua is to train and line 200 bus and bus which costs $28 - $100 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace and arriving at Pahiatua via Wellington - Central and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Lower Hutt station to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Palmerston North via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Lower Hutt and Pahiatua is 190 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua, including transfers.
Lower Hutt to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Lower Hutt to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $95 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Pahiatua, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace to Pahiatua via Wellington - Central and Palmerston North in around 5h.
- 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
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- Metlink
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Booking & Getting There
Lower Hutt to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Lower Hutt to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Pahiatua is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Lower Hutt to Pahiatua.
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