What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Whanganui?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Whanganui is to fly and bus which costs $250 - $950 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Whanganui?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Whanganui is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $360 - $1,400.

How far is it from Melbourne to Whanganui?

The distance between Melbourne and Whanganui is 2762 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Whanganui?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Melbourne to Whanganui, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Whanganui?

Whanganui is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 9:49 AM in Melbourne and 11:49 AM in Whanganui.

Where can I stay near Whanganui?

There are 74+ hotels available in Whanganui.

Melbourne to Whanganui - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Whanganui by plane or bus

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Fly to Palmerston, bus
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane MEL - PMR
2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus
10h 53m
$253–947
Fly to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane MEL - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
11h 22m
$425–864
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane MEL - NPL
2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
11h 36m
$317–1,049
Fly to Wanganui Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane MEL - WAG
9h 53m
$364–1,359

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

38Weekly Planes

7h 28mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,762.3 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Whanganui, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air Chathams, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) 4 times a day.

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