What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Whanganui and Gisborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Whanganui to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 and arriving at Sycamore Lodge via Palmerston North and Napier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Whanganui to Gisborne?

The distance between Whanganui and Gisborne is 469 km. The road distance is 455.2 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Gisborne without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Gisborne?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Whanganui to Gisborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whanganui to Gisborne bus from?

Whanganui to Gisborne bus services, operated by Horizons, depart from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 station.

Bus or fly from Whanganui to Gisborne?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Gisborne is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $600 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Whanganui to Gisborne bus arrive?

Whanganui to Gisborne bus services, operated by Horizons, arrive at MSBH - Platform 1 station.

Can I drive from Whanganui to Gisborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Gisborne is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Whanganui to Gisborne.

Where can I stay near Gisborne?

There are 77+ hotels available in Gisborne.

Whanganui to Gisborne - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Whanganui to Gisborne by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus 225
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus
3. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus
9h 45m
Bus to Wellington, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane WLG - GIS
6h 53m
$92–515
Drive 455.2 km
1. Drive from Whanganui to Gisbornecar 455.2 km
5h 23m
$133–193
Bus to Palmerston, fly
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane PMR - GIS
5h 51m
$140–776
Fly from Wanganui Airport
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane WAG - GIS
3h 58m
$126–588

Palmerston (PMR) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 7mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.8 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Sycamore Lodge via MSBH - Platform 1, Palmerston North, and Napier in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Air Chathams and Air New Zealand fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) once daily.

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