There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Wellington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
2h 5m$65–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
2h 14m$14–60Drive 141.1 km
- Drive from Palmerston North to Wellingtoncar 141.1 km
1h 38m$42–60
Palmerston North to Wellington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Wellington is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Wellington is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Wellington. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Palmerston North and Wellington is 136 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $65 - $100.
The train from Palmerston North to Wellington takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palmerston North to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Wellington is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $60 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Palmerston North to Wellington 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week. 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 Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Palmerston North to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Wellington is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Palmerston North to Wellington.
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