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Dunedin to New Plymouth

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19 h
1137 km.
from $62
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Three ways to Travel from Dunedin to New Plymouth

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Cheapest
By car (1 137 km)
19 h
1137 km.
from $62
Other
Rideshare
19 h
1137 km.
from $14.83
Bus, Train
25 h 23 min
810 km.
from $350.66

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Church
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Palmerston North to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to New
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$637.07

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Wellington to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth?

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth is to bus and car ferry which costs $119.57 - $304.35 and takes 25h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth?

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Dunedin to New Plymouth?

The distance between Dunedin and New Plymouth is 880 km.

How do I travel from Dunedin to New Plymouth without a car?

The best way to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 25h 23m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Dunedin to New Plymouth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near New Plymouth?

There are 239+ hotels available in New Plymouth. Prices start at $59.12 per night.
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