There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Ohingaitibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
- Take the taxi from Ohingaiti to Manawatū-Whanganuitaxi
4h 29mDrive 240 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganuicar 240 km
3h 41m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 43m$172–211Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waiourubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
5h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Waiouru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Wellington and Manawatū-Whanganui is 264 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui, including transfers.
Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Waiouru 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Ohingaiti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Waiouru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waiouru station.
Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Wellington to Manawatū-Whanganui.
There are 19+ hotels available in Manawatū-Whanganui.