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How to get fromSydney to Whanganuiby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Whanganui by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    10h 17m
    $231–890

  2. Fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    10h 51m
    $443–757

  3. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane SYD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    11h 5m
    $285–942

  4. Fly to Wanganui Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane SYD - WAG
    7h 22m
    $272–1,052

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,364.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Whanganui, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air Chathams, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) 3 times a day.

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