There are 4 ways to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
3h 38m$219–296Bus, line 200 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pahiatua to Mastertonbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Masterton - Church Street to Featherston Stationbus 200
4h 38m$27–87Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Pahiatua to Upper Huttcar 131.4 km
1h 42m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Pahiatua to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus
- Take the bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Stationbus Hvh
5h 30m$48–150
Pahiatua to Upper Hutt by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt is to bus and line 200 bus which costs $26 - $90 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Pahiatua and arriving at Featherston Station via Masterton - Church Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Trentham Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Pahiatua and Upper Hutt is 208 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt, including transfers.
Pahiatua to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Pahiatua station.
Pahiatua to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $210 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus and line 200 bus, which costs $26 - $90 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Pahiatua, New Zealand and Upper 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 Wallaceville Station via Masterton, Masterton - Church Street, Featherston Station, Featherston Station, and Upper Hutt Station in around 4h 38m.
- 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 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- 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
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Masterton - Church Street to Featherston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–65
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington Station - Platform 10 to Trentham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–60
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Pahiatua to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Masterton station.
Pahiatua to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pahiatua to Upper Hutt is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Pahiatua to Upper Hutt.
There are 203+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.