There are 2 ways to get from Ōpunake to Whanganui by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Ōpunake to Whanganui is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ōpunake to Whanganui is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōpunake to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Tasman Street and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Hawera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Ōpunake and Whanganui is 133 km. The road distance is 132 km.
The best way to get from Ōpunake to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ōpunake to Whanganui, including transfers.
Ōpunake to Whanganui bus services, operated by Taranaki Regional Council, depart from Tasman Street station.
Ōpunake to Whanganui bus services, operated by Taranaki Regional Council, arrive at Hawera Water Tower station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōpunake to Whanganui is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Ōpunake to Whanganui.
There are 79+ hotels available in Whanganui.
What companies run services between Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tasman Street to Whanganui / Wanganui via Hawera in around 2h 49m.
- Website
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Tasman Street to Hawera Water Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
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