What is the cheapest way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton is to bus which costs $30 - $90 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $110 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Pahiatua and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pahiatua to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Pahiatua and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Pahiatua and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Pahiatua to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Hamilton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

The distance between Pahiatua and Hamilton is 440 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.

How do I travel from Pahiatua to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $270 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pahiatua to Hamilton bus from?

Pahiatua to Hamilton bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Pahiatua station.

Where do I catch the Pahiatua to Hamilton train from?

Pahiatua to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.

Train or bus from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $270 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Pahiatua to Hamilton bus arrive?

Pahiatua to Hamilton bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Where does the Pahiatua to Hamilton train arrive?

Pahiatua to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Pahiatua to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pahiatua to Hamilton is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Pahiatua to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 454+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Pahiatua to Hamilton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
6h 56m
$272–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
8h 44m
$31–88
Drive 415.2 km
1. Drive from Pahiatua to Hamiltoncar 415.2 km
4h 46m
$120–173
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
6h 27m
$432–875
Bus, bus to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston Northbus
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington Airportbus
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
8h 15m
$297–1,575

Pahiatua to Hamilton by bus

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Distance: 440.2 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Pahiatua, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pahiatua to Hamilton - Central via Palmerston North in around 8h 44m.

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