There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
3h 26m$80–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
3h 32m$17–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palmerston-PMR to Wellington146 km
1h 44mDrive 146 km
- Drive from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellingtoncar 146 km
1h 44m$43–61
Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Airport - Outer Stop 3 and arriving at Wellington - Central via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Palmerston Airport (PMR) and Wellington is 144 km. The road distance is 146 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington, including transfers.
Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $65 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Palmerston Airport (PMR), New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Palmerston North to Wellington 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–60 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palmerston-PMR to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palmerston Airport (PMR) to Wellington.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palmerston Airport (PMR) and Wellington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.