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

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Hamilton is to bus which costs $25 - $80 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Hamilton is to fly and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $430 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Palmerston North and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Hamilton. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Hamilton?

The distance between Palmerston North and Hamilton is 401 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $160 - $200.

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

The train from Palmerston North to Hamilton takes 6h 25m including transfers and departs three times a week.

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

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

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Hamilton is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $160 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $80 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Hamilton bus arrive?

Palmerston North to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Palmerston North to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Hamilton is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Palmerston North to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 453+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Palmerston North to Hamilton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmerston North 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 25m
$160–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
6h 54m
$25–80
Drive 390.8 km
1. Drive from Palmerston North to Hamiltoncar 390.8 km
4h 29m
$113–163
Fly Palmerston to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
4h 5m
$431–864
Train to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
6h 24m
$350–1,618
Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus
2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
6h 3m
$187–334
Train to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamiltoncar
6h 28m
$169–611

Palmerston North to Hamilton by train

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Distance: 401.4 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, 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, InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 6h 54m.

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