There are 5 ways to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Palmerston
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
2h 40m$412–856Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
8h 34m$29–90Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
9h 4m$204–255Drive 491.8 km
- Drive from Manukau City to Palmerston Northcar 491.8 km
5h 29m$142–205Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus
4h 28m$176–327
Manukau City to Palmerston North by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North is to bus which costs $29 - $90 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $410 - $900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manukau City and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Manukau City station to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Palmerston North via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Manukau City and Palmerston North is 388 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.
The best way to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $29 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Manukau City to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Manukau City to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Manukau City to Palmerston North is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $410 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $90 and takes 8h 34m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $260 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Manukau City, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Palmerston North twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 8h 34m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–250
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei St
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More Questions & Answers
Manukau City to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Manukau City to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manukau City to Palmerston North is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Manukau City to Palmerston North.
There are 113+ hotels available in Palmerston North.