There are 3 ways to get from Petone to Whanganui by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
4h 58m$26–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus 225
5h 25m$60–109Drive 187.7 km
- Drive from Petone to Whanganuicar 187.7 km
2h 16m$63–90
Petone to Whanganui by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petone to Whanganui is to bus which costs $25 - $85 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Petone to Whanganui is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Petone to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Jackson Street at Beach Street and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Petone and Whanganui is 243 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Petone to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $25 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Petone to Whanganui, including transfers.
Petone to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Petone to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petone to Whanganui is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Petone to Whanganui.
There are 82+ hotels available in Whanganui.
What companies run services between Petone, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui once daily. Tickets cost $22–65 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3
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