There are 4 ways to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
4h 21m$212–299Train, line 200 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Upper Hutt Station to Featherston Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centrebus 200
- Take the bus from Masterton to Pahiatuabus
5h 10m$25–92Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Upper Hutt to Pahiatuacar 131.4 km
1h 42m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus Palmerston North - Masterton
5h 29m$52–141
Upper Hutt to Pahiatua by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua is to train and line 200 bus and bus which costs $25 - $95 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Upper Hutt station to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Trentham Station and arriving at Pahiatua via Wellington - Central and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Upper Hutt station to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Trentham Station and arriving at Palmerston North via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Upper Hutt and Pahiatua is 208 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua, including transfers.
Upper Hutt to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Upper Hutt to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $210 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Upper Hutt, New Zealand and Pahiatua, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua via Trentham Station, Wellington - Central, and Palmerston North in around 5h 29m.
- 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
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Upper Hutt Station to Featherston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Pahiatua
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatua
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Upper Hutt to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Upper Hutt to Pahiatua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper Hutt to Pahiatua is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Upper Hutt to Pahiatua.
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