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Palmerston North to Oamaru

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15 h 2 min
818 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Palmerston North to Oamaru

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Cheapest
By car (818 km)
15 h 2 min
818 km.
from $44
Other
Rideshare
15 h 2 min
818 km.
from $10.67
Bus, Plane (Fly Palmerston to Christchurch International Airport)
7 h 10 min
648 km.
from $164.26
Train, Bus
18 h 31 min
648 km.
from $370.43
Bus, Plane (Fly Palmerston to Dunedin)
8 h 16 min
648 km.
from $227.90
Train, Plane (Train to Wellington)
7 h 31 min
648 km.
from $231.63
Train, Plane (Train to Wellington)
9 h 32 min
648 km.
from $181.63

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$38.22
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Christchurch to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$39.50
Bus from Church Corner to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Dunedin to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Timaru to Oamaru
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.34–$242.09
Plane from Palmerston to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$356.76
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.30–$285.61

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$59.88

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.72

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$24.21

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $260.87 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru is to fly and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Palmerston North to Oamaru?

The distance between Palmerston North and Oamaru is 688 km.

How do I travel from Palmerston North to Oamaru without a car?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 25m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Palmerston North to Oamaru, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Palmerston North to Oamaru?

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Where can I stay near Oamaru?

There are 74+ hotels available in Oamaru. Prices start at $64.43 per night.
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