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How to get fromPalmerston North to Wellington Zooby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Wellington Zoo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train Capital Connection
    2h 41m
    $67–110
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
    2h 58m
    $17–68
  3. Drive 145.6 km

    1. Drive from Palmerston North to Wellington Zoocar car 145.6 km
    1h 43m
    $42–61

Palmerston North to Wellington Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Wellington Zoo, 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.

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