There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Ōwhango by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhangobus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 54mDrive 335.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Ōwhangocar 335.6 km
3h 55m$98–142Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
7h 24m$160–200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ōwhango is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ōwhango is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ōwhango. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Owhango via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Ōwhango station. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Taumarunui Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Wellington and Ōwhango is 387 km. The road distance is 335.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ōwhango without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Wellington to Ōwhango, including transfers.
Wellington to Ōwhango bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Ōwhango train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ōwhango is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ōwhango, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Owhango via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhango
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Ōwhango bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington to Ōwhango train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ōwhango is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Wellington to Ōwhango.
There are 25+ hotels available in Ōwhango.





