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How to get fromWhanganui to Kapiti Islandby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Whanganui to Kapiti Island by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    2. Walk from Paraparaumu to Kapiti Islandunknown unknown
    3h 21m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus 225
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Paraparaumutrain train
    3. Walk from Paraparaumu to Kapiti Islandunknown unknown
    3h 33m

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  • Distance: 192.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Kapiti Island, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Kapiti Island. However, you can take the bus to Paraparaumu then travel to Kapiti Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Kapiti Island via MSBH - Platform 1, Palmerston North, and Paraparaumu in around 3h 33m.

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