How to Travel from
Thames to Palmerston North
by Plane, Route or Car
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Thames, New Zealand → Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thames to Palmerston North
Composite routes from Thames to Palmerston North
Cheapest
5 h 12 min
Car
452 km.
from $24
Other
10 h 37 min
356 km.
from $79.15
10 h 35 min
Bus, Train
356 km.
from $136.01
Route Navigator Thames - Palmerston North
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Pollen Street
Pollen Street, 1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
Turn left onto Jellicoe Crescent
Jellicoe Crescent, 5 km 418 м
5 km 418 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 25
State Highway 25, 2 km 222 м
2 km 222 м
Keep left and drive toward Turua
Turua, 14 km 207 м
14 km 207 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 4 km 848 м
4 km 848 м
Turn right onto Awaiti Road
Awaiti Road, 11 km 84 м
11 km 84 м
Turn left onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, 1 km 177 м
1 km 177 м
Turn right onto State Highway 26
State Highway 26, 14 km 845 м
14 km 845 м
Turn right onto Kenrick Street and take SH 26 toward Morrinsville, Hamilton
Kenrick Street, Morrinsville, Hamilton, SH 26, 1 km 405 м
1 km 405 м
Turn left onto Stanley Road South
Stanley Road South, 22 km 723 м
22 km 723 м
Turn right onto Wardville Road
Wardville Road, 3 km 158 м
3 km 158 м
Turn left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Matamata
State Highway 27, Matamata, SH 27, 7 km 278 м
7 km 278 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
Turn slight left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua
State Highway 27, Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Rotorua, Tauranga
State Highway 29, Rotorua, Tauranga, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Rotorua, Tirau
State Highway 27, Rotorua, Tirau, SH 27, 10 km 64 м
10 km 64 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taupō Street
Taupō Street, 11 km 244 м
11 km 244 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 17 м
17 м
Turn left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 53 м
53 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 192 м
2 km 192 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road
Whakamaru Road, 26 km 693 м
26 km 693 м
Turn left onto Tihoi Road and take SH 32 toward Taupo, Turangi, National Park
Tihoi Road, Taupo, Turangi, National Park, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn left onto State Highway 41 and take SH 41 toward Turangi, National Park
State Highway 41, Turangi, National Park, SH 41, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1 and take SH 1 toward Waiouru, Palmerston North
State Highway 1, Waiouru, Palmerston North, SH 1, 90 km 213 м
90 km 213 м
Turn slight right onto Hautapu Street and drive toward Palmerston North
Hautapu Street, Palmerston North, 41 km 923 м
41 km 923 м
Turn left onto Vinegar Hill Road and take SH 54 toward Feilding
Vinegar Hill Road, Feilding, SH 54, 30 km 64 м
30 km 64 м
Turn right onto Kimbolton Road
Kimbolton Road, 12 km 814 м
12 km 814 м
Turn left onto East Street
East Street, 1 km 442 м
1 km 442 м
Turn left onto Waughs Road
Waughs Road, 2 km 795 м
2 km 795 м
Turn right onto Camerons Line and take SH 54 toward Palmerston North
Camerons Line, Palmerston North, SH 54, 9 km 119 м
9 km 119 м
Turn right onto Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road and take SH 54 toward Palmerston North
Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, Palmerston North, SH 54, 2 km 642 м
2 km 642 м
Turn left onto Rangitikei Line and take SH 3 toward Palmerston North
Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North, SH 3, 5 km 61 м
5 km 61 м
Turn slight left
124 м
124 м
Turn right onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 м
1 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tirau to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Thames to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Thames to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Tauranga to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$53.51
Go Kiwi Shuttles
Bus from Thames to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$56.06
Coromandel Adventures
Bus from Thames to Tirau
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$30.58
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Air Chathams
Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Auckland to Wanganui
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$242.09
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Papakura to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$121.04–$152.90
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Thames to Palmerston North?
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Palmerston North is to bus which costs $41.30 - $76.09 and takes 10h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Thames to Palmerston North?
The fastest way to get from Thames to Palmerston North is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Thames and Palmerston North?
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Palmerston North via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
How far is it from Thames to Palmerston North?
The distance between Thames and Palmerston North is 486 km. The road distance is 452.6 km.
How do I travel from Thames to Palmerston North without a car?
The best way to get from Thames to Palmerston North without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Thames to Palmerston North?
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Thames to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Thames to Palmerston North bus from?
Thames to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Thames station.
Where does the Thames to Palmerston North bus arrive?
Thames to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Can I drive from Thames to Palmerston North?
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Palmerston North is 453 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Thames to Palmerston North.
Where can I stay near Palmerston North?
There are 93+ hotels available in Palmerston North. Prices start at $63.62 per night.
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