What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island is to bus and ferry which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs $500 - $1,100.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island?

The distance between Palmerston North and Waiheke Island is 420 km.

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

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs $250 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Waiheke Island?

There are 2519+ hotels available in Waiheke Island.

Palmerston North to Waiheke Island - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly from Palmerston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
3h 50m
$525–1,013
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry Mtia
10h 18m
$64–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry Mtia
10h 11m
$250–308
Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, ferry
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 ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
5h 49m
$279–481

Palmerston North to Waiheke Island by train, foot, bus, and ferry

3Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

$250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Waiheke Island. However, you can fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmerston North to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Auckland Strand, Waterloo Quadrant, Commerce Street/Tyler Street, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 10h 11m.

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