Rome2Rio

How to get fromNew Plymouth to Waikanaeby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Waikanae

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from New Plymouth to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    3h 1m
    $140–642

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    6h 24m
    $34–108

  3. Drive 292.4 km

    1. Drive from New Plymouth to Waikanaecar car 292.4 km
    3h 41m
    $85–123

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus 225
    3. Take the train from Palmerston North to Waikanaetrain train
    6h 38m
    $134–165

New Plymouth to Waikanae by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Plymouth to Waikanae.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Waikanae via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.