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How to get fromTe Awamutu to Palmerston Northby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Te Awamutu to Palmerston North by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 59m
    $149–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Te Awamutu to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h
    $21–95

  3. Drive 358.4 km

    1. Drive from Te Awamutu to Palmerston Northcar car 358.4 km
    4h 8m
    $106–153

  4. Bus to Auckland, fly to Palmerston

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    5h 44m
    $443–928

  5. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train
    6h 18m
    $371–1,721

Te Awamutu to Palmerston North by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Te Awamutu to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 7h.

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