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How to get fromPalmerston North to Tuakauby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmerston North to Tuakau by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Palmerston, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    2. Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train
    4h 2m
    $442–888

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Opp 94 George St, Tuakaubus bus 21
    9h 54m
    $44–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 38m
    $212–254

  4. Drive 468.6 km

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Tuakaucar car 468.6 km
    5h 19m
    $138–198

  5. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    3. Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train
    4. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to 94 George St, Tuakaubus bus
    6h
    $190–344

Palmerston North to Tuakau by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Tuakau, 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, you can take a bus from Palmerston North to Opp 94 George St, Tuakau via Hamilton - Central and Transport Centre in around 9h 54m.

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