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How to get fromWaiuku to Palmerston Northby bus, train, plane, or car

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

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  1. Line 396 bus, train, fly to Palmerston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Pukekohe Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    3h 58m
    $427–873

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    11h 52m
    $53–113

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 50m
    $212–266

  4. Drive 494.7 km

    1. Drive from Waiuku to Palmerston Northcar car 494.7 km
    5h 38m
    $143–206

  5. Line 396 bus, train, fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Pukekohe Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    4. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus bus
    5h 46m
    $191–344

Waiuku to Palmerston North by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $200–250 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Palmerston North via Pukekohe Station, Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe, Transport Centre, and Hamilton - Central in around 11h 52m.

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