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How to get fromWellington to Stratfordby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Stratford by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Stratfordbus bus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
    6h 19m
    $42–110

  2. Drive 312.1 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Stratfordcar car 312.1 km
    3h 47m
    $90–130

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane WLG - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Miranda Streetbus bus
    4h 10m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train Capital Connection
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Stratfordbus bus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
    6h 22m
    $99–168

Wellington to Stratford by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Stratford, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Stratford via Palmerston North in around 6h 19m.

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