There are 3 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Whanganui by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
4h 56m$27–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus 225
5h 33m$59–107Drive 185.1 km
- Drive from Lower Hutt to Whanganuicar 185.1 km
2h 15m$57–82
Lower Hutt to Whanganui by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whanganui is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whanganui is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lower Hutt to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Lower Hutt and Whanganui is 248 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $27 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lower Hutt to Whanganui, including transfers.
Lower Hutt to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Lower Hutt to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Whanganui is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Lower Hutt to Whanganui.
There are 79+ hotels available in Whanganui.
What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui once daily. Tickets cost $22–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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
- +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
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