There are 4 ways to get from Tawa to Palmerston North by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tawa Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
- Take the train from Waikanae to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
2h 55m$109–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
3h 44m$23–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Tawa Station to Waikanae Stationtrain Kpl
- Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 59mDrive 126.6 km
- Drive from Tawa to Palmerston Northcar 126.6 km
1h 29m$37–54
Tawa to Palmerston North by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawa to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tawa to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tawa to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Tawa Mall - Main Road and arriving at Palmerston North via Johnsonville - Stop B and Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Tawa station to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Tawa Station and arriving at Palmerston North via Waikanae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Tawa and Palmerston North is 122 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.
The best way to get from Tawa to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $108 - $113.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Tawa to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Tawa to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Tawa to Palmerston North train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Tawa Station.
The best way to get from Tawa to Palmerston North is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $108 - $113. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $85 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Tawa, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Tawa Station to Palmerston North via Waikanae in around 2h 55m. 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.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Tawa Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
Train from Tawa Station to Waikanae Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Waikanae to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waikanae to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Tawa to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Tawa to Palmerston North train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawa to Palmerston North is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Tawa to Palmerston North.
There are 114+ hotels available in Palmerston North.