What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Palmerston North?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Palmerston North?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Palmerston North. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Wellington to Palmerston North?

The distance between Wellington and Palmerston North is 141 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Palmerston North without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Palmerston North?

The bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Palmerston North bus from?

Wellington to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Palmerston North train from?

Wellington to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Wellington station.

Train or bus from Wellington to Palmerston North?

The best way to get from Wellington to Palmerston North is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Wellington to Palmerston North bus arrive?

Wellington to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Where does the Wellington to Palmerston North train arrive?

Wellington to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Palmerston North?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Palmerston North is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Wellington to Palmerston North.

Where can I stay near Palmerston North?

There are 113+ hotels available in Palmerston North.

Wellington to Palmerston North - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Palmerston North by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
2h 5m
$19–55
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
2h 5m
$65–100
Drive 141.2 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Palmerston Northcar 141.2 km
1h 38m
$41–60

Wellington to Palmerston North by bus

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Distance: 140.9 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Capital Connection operates a train from Wellington to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $98 and the journey takes 2h 5m. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week.

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