There are 3 ways to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waikanae to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
2h 18m$99–105Drive 85.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston Northcar 85.7 km
1h 3m$25–36Line 280 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Queens Road at Napier Grove to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus 280
- Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 33m
Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Queens Road at Napier Grove and arriving at Palmerston North via Waikanae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Waikanae and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Waikanae Beach and Palmerston North is 85 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.
The best way to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $95 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Queens Road at Napier Grove station.
Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Waikanae station.
The best way to get from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $95 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 280 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Waikanae Beach, Wellington, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Waikanae to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Road at Napier Grove to Palmerston North via Waikanae Station - Main Road and Waikanae in around 2h 33m.
- 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
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Queens Road at Napier Grove to Waikanae Station - Main Road
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waikanae to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Waikanae Station - Main Road.
Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Waikanae Beach to Palmerston North.
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