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How to get fromTaumarunui to Lower Huttby train, car, bus, plane, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Taumarunui to Lower Hutt by train, car, bus, plane, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 38m
    $166–199

  2. Drive 347 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Lower Huttcar car 347 km
    4h 9m
    $103–149

  3. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Kihikihibus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    6h 43m
    $318–1,162

  4. Towncar, towncar to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ROT - WLG
    6h 52m
    $464–953

  5. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    6h 55m

Taumarunui to Lower Hutt by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Taumarunui Station to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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