There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain Wrl
3h 22m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Eketahunabus Palmerston North - Masterton
4h 4m$28–66Drive 135.6 km
- Drive from Wellington to Eketāhunacar 135.6 km
1h 40m$39–57Train, line 200 bus
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centrebus 200
4h 15m$29–96
Wellington to Eketāhuna by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna is to train which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Eketāhuna. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Eketahuna via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington station to Eketāhuna station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station and arriving at Masterton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Wellington and Eketāhuna is 131 km. The road distance is 135.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna, including transfers.
Wellington to Eketāhuna bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Eketāhuna train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington Station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Eketāhuna is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $70 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Eketāhuna, New Zealand?
Metlink operates a train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–26 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Eketahuna via Palmerston North in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metlink
- 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
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Eketahuna
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Featherston Station to Masterton Recreation Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- Metlink
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Eketāhuna bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Wellington to Eketāhuna train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Masterton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Eketāhuna is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Wellington to Eketāhuna.
There are one+ hotels available in Eketāhuna.