There are 4 ways to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
3h 10m$152–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
4h 42m$25–96Bus, line 200 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pahiatua to Mastertonbus
- Take the bus from Queen Street at Bruce Street to Featherston Stationbus 200
- Take the train from Featherston Station to Waterloo Stationtrain Wrl
4h 28m$29–90Drive 147 km
- Drive from Pahiatua to Lower Huttcar 147 km
1h 51m$45–65
Pahiatua to Lower Hutt by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt is to bus and line 200 bus and train which costs $28 - $95 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt. However, there are services departing from Pahiatua and arriving at Woburn - Cambridge Terrace opposite Hawkins Street via Palmerston North and Wellington Station - Platform 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Woburn Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Pahiatua and Lower Hutt is 189 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt, including transfers.
Pahiatua to Lower Hutt bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Pahiatua station.
Pahiatua to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $100 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Pahiatua, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Palmerston North to Wellington 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pahiatua to Woburn - Cambridge Terrace opposite Hawkins Street via Palmerston North and Wellington Station - Platform 10 in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Pahiatua to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
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Booking & Getting There
Pahiatua to Lower Hutt bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Pahiatua to Lower Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pahiatua to Lower Hutt is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Pahiatua to Lower Hutt.
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