There are 4 ways to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Manawatū-Whanganui to Ohingaititaxi
- Take the bus from Ohingaiti to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
4h 23mDrive 240 km
cheapest- Drive from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellingtoncar 240 km
3h 41m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 37m$174–212Bus
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Waiouru and arriving at Wellington - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Manawatū-Whanganui and Wellington is 264 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington, including transfers.
Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waiouru station.
Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waiouru to Wellington - Central 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Ohingaiti to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waiouru to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Manawatū-Whanganui to Wellington.
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