What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Gisborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston North to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Sycamore Lodge via Napier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

The distance between Palmerston North and Gisborne is 277 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.

How do I travel from Palmerston North to Gisborne without a car?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Gisborne bus from?

Palmerston North to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.

Bus or fly from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Gisborne bus arrive?

Palmerston North to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Gisborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Gisborne is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Palmerston North to Gisborne.

Where can I stay near Gisborne?

There are 77+ hotels available in Gisborne.

Palmerston North to Gisborne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston North to Gisborne by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Palmerston
best
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane PMR - GIS
3h 18m
$138–738
Drive 385.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Palmerston North to Gisbornecar 385.3 km
4h 34m
$113–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
2. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus Westshore
7h 45m
Train to Wellington, fly
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane WLG - GIS
5h 7m
$150–565

Palmerston (PMR) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 18mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.1 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Palmerston (PMR) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palmerston North to Sycamore Lodge via Napier in around 7h 45m.

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