What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 58m and costs $550 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Kawakawa Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Papakura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Palmerston North and Kawakawa Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Papakura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

The distance between Palmerston North and Kawakawa Bay is 421 km. The road distance is 490.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $290 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs $290 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay bus arrive?

Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.

Where does the Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay.

Where can I stay near Kawakawa Bay?

There are 99+ hotels available in Kawakawa Bay.

Palmerston North to Kawakawa Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
2. Take the taxi from Auckland-Airport-AKL to Kawakawa Baytaxi
1h 58m
$568–1,041
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Papakurabus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h 37m
$116–213
Train
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
8h 23m
$298–361
Drive 490.7 km
1. Drive from Palmerston North to Kawakawa Baycar 490.7 km
5h 42m
$142–204

Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.2 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Kawakawa Bay, Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $200–250 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Papakura 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 9h 9m.

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