There are 3 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
3h 25m$25–63Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
3h 25m$71–108Drive 132.7 km
- Drive from Lower Hutt to Palmerston Northcar 132.7 km
1h 36m$39–56
Lower Hutt to Palmerston North by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lower Hutt station to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station and arriving at Palmerston North via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Lower Hutt and Palmerston North is 156 km. The road distance is 132.7 km.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Lower Hutt to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Lower Hutt to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $24 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- 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
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Lower Hutt to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Lower Hutt to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Palmerston North is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lower Hutt to Palmerston North.
There are 114+ hotels available in Palmerston North.