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How to get fromPalmerston North to Marlborough Soundsby train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Marlborough Sounds by train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $414–507

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Marlborough Soundscar car
    7h 35m
    $193–223

  3. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    $364–465

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Marlborough Sounds.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the train to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington - Central, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds.

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