There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
4h 55m$172–211Drive 282.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Rangataua Stationcar 282.1 km
3h 17m$82–118Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Rangataua Station. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Rangataua Station. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Wellington and Rangataua Station is 319 km. The road distance is 282.1 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station, including transfers.
Wellington to Rangataua Station bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Rangataua Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Rangataua Station is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Rangataua Station, 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, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Rangataua Station via Whanganui / Wanganui and Ohakune in around 6h 15m.
- 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 Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Rangataua Station bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington to Rangataua Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Rangataua Station is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Wellington to Rangataua Station.
There are 158+ hotels available in Rangataua Station.