What is the cheapest way to get from Petone to Palmerston North?

The cheapest way to get from Petone to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Petone to Palmerston North?

The fastest way to get from Petone to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Petone and Palmerston North?

No, there is no direct bus from Petone to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Jackson Street at Beach Street and arriving at Palmerston North via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Petone and Palmerston North?

No, there is no direct train from Petone station to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Petone Station and arriving at Palmerston North via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Petone to Palmerston North?

The distance between Petone and Palmerston North is 146 km. The road distance is 135.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Petone to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Petone to Palmerston North?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Petone to Palmerston North, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petone to Palmerston North bus from?

Petone to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Petone to Palmerston North train from?

Petone to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.

Train or bus from Petone to Palmerston North?

The best way to get from Petone to Palmerston North is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $75 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Petone to Palmerston North bus arrive?

Petone to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Where does the Petone to Palmerston North train arrive?

Petone to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Petone to Palmerston North?

Yes, the driving distance between Petone to Palmerston North is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Petone to Palmerston North.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 114+ hotels available in Palmerston North.

Petone to Palmerston North - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
3h 17m
$70–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
3h 24m
$23–75
Drive 135.3 km
1. Drive from Petone to Palmerston Northcar 135.3 km
1h 37m
$40–57

Petone to Palmerston North by train

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Distance: 146.4 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Palmerston North 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 Wellington - Central to Palmerston North 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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