What is the cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington is to bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between New Plymouth and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from New Plymouth to Wellington. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from New Plymouth to Wellington?

The distance between New Plymouth and Wellington is 283 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.

How do I travel from New Plymouth to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $30 - $110.

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Wellington?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from New Plymouth to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Plymouth to Wellington bus from?

New Plymouth to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.

Bus or fly from New Plymouth to Wellington?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the New Plymouth to Wellington bus arrive?

New Plymouth to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.

Can I drive from New Plymouth to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between New Plymouth to Wellington is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from New Plymouth to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 486+ hotels available in Wellington.

New Plymouth to Wellington - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
1h 34m
$127–541
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
7h 24m
$34–108
Drive 350.3 km
1. Drive from New Plymouth to Wellingtoncar 350.3 km
4h 17m
$102–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus 225
3. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
7h 33m
$101–167

New Plymouth to Wellington by bus

5Weekly Buses

7h 24mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.3 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Air New Zealand flies from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 7h 24m.

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