There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston North to Tawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmerston North to Waikanaetrain Capital Connection
- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Tawa Stationtrain Kpl
2h 14m$108–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
3h 6m$19–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Tawa Stationtrain Kpl
2h 18mDrive 126.6 km
- Drive from Palmerston North to Tawacar 126.6 km
1h 29m$37–54
Palmerston North to Tawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Tawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Tawa is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston North to Tawa. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Tawa Mall - Main Road via Wellington Station - Stop E and Johnsonville - Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerston North to Tawa station. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Tawa Station via Waikanae Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Palmerston North and Tawa is 122 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Tawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $105 - $115.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Palmerston North to Tawa, including transfers.
Palmerston North to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Tawa is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $105 - $115. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $85 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Tawa, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Palmerston North to Tawa Station via Waikanae Station in around 2h 14m. 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 Waikanae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Waikanae Station to Tawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
Train from Waikanae Station to Tawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Waikanae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Palmerston North to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Palmerston North to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Waikanae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Tawa is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Palmerston North to Tawa.
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