There are 3 ways to get from Whanganui to Petone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus 225
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain Capital Connection
4h 32m$60–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
4h 32m$19–83Drive 187.3 km
- Drive from Whanganui to Petonecar 187.3 km
2h 15m$62–90
Whanganui to Petone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Petone is to bus which costs $19 - $85 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Petone is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Whanganui to Petone. However, there are services departing from Whanganui / Wanganui and arriving at Jackson Street at Britannia Street via Wellington Station - Stop E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Whanganui and Petone is 223 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Whanganui to Petone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Whanganui to Petone, including transfers.
Whanganui to Petone bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Whanganui to Petone bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Petone is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Whanganui to Petone.
There are 541+ hotels available in Petone.
What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Petone, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central once daily. Tickets cost $16–65 and the journey takes 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
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