There are 4 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
4h 42m$131–534Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
5h 10m$22–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Whanganui200.7 km
2h 25mDrive 200.7 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganuicar 200.7 km
2h 25m$58–84
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui is to bus which costs $22 - $65 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington Airport and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Whanganui is 436 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Whanganui.
There are 76+ hotels available in Whanganui.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganui once daily. Tickets cost $22–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Whanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Whanganui. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.