There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Pahiatua by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the taxi from Palmerston North to Pahiatuataxi
2h 36m$175–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatuabus Palmerston North - Masterton
3h 44m$25–63Drive 160.8 km
- Drive from Wellington to Pahiatuacar 160.8 km
1h 58m$47–68
Wellington to Pahiatua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Pahiatua is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Pahiatua is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Pahiatua. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Pahiatua via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Wellington and Pahiatua is 175 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Pahiatua without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 36m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Wellington to Pahiatua, including transfers.
Wellington to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Pahiatua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Pahiatua is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Wellington to Pahiatua.
There are 90+ hotels available in Pahiatua.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Pahiatua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Pahiatua via Palmerston North in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Pahiatua
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Taxis Gold & Black Palmerston North
- Phone
- +64 6 351 2345
- Website
- taxisgb.co.nz
Taxis Palmerston North
- Phone
- +64 6 355 5333
- Website
- pntaxis.co.nz
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