How to Travel from
Wellington to Ōakura
by Plane, Route or Car
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Wellington, New Zealand → Ōakura, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Ōakura
Composite routes from Wellington to Ōakura
Cheapest
4 h 28 min
Car
363 km.
from $19
Other
8 h 22 min
250 km.
from $66.76
8 h 25 min
Train, Bus
250 km.
from $90.54
Route Navigator Wellington - Ōakura
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60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Boulcott Street
Boulcott Street, 6 km 540 м
6 km 540 м
Keep left onto SH 1 and take SH 1 toward Porirua, Palmerston North
Porirua, Palmerston North, SH 1, 3 km 82 м
3 km 82 м
Keep right onto Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, 9 km 584 м
9 km 584 м
Keep left onto Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway and take SH 1 toward Palmerston North
Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway, Palmerston North, SH 1, 126 km 817 м
126 km 817 м
Keep left and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Taupō, Whanganui
Taupō, Whanganui, SH 1, SH 3, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight left onto Dundas Road
Dundas Road, 4 km 551 м
4 km 551 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ōhakea Roundabout
Ōhakea Roundabout, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 44 km 51 м
44 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 3
State Highway 3, 1 km 78 м
1 km 78 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Heads Road
Heads Road, 382 м
382 м
Keep left
76 м
76 м
Turn slight left onto Guyton Street
Guyton Street, 287 м
287 м
Turn left onto Hatrick Street East
Hatrick Street East, 308 м
308 м
Continue onto Ingestre Street
Ingestre Street, 141 м
141 м
Turn left onto College Street
College Street, 273 м
273 м
Turn right onto College Street
College Street, 456 м
456 м
Turn right onto Liverpool Street
Liverpool Street, 298 м
298 м
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue
Victoria Avenue, 458 м
458 м
Turn slight right
67 м
67 м
Continue onto Great North Road
Great North Road, 101 km 381 м
101 km 381 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto South Road
South Road, 7 km 168 м
7 km 168 м
Turn right onto Auroa Road
Auroa Road, 13 km 516 м
13 km 516 м
Turn left onto Eltham Road
Eltham Road, 2 km 998 м
2 km 998 м
Turn right onto Oeo Road
Oeo Road, 2 km 358 м
2 km 358 м
Turn left onto Opunake Road
Opunake Road, 37 м
37 м
Continue onto Wiremu Road
Wiremu Road, 26 km 71 м
26 km 71 м
Turn slight left onto Saunders Road
Saunders Road, 3 km 616 м
3 km 616 м
Turn slight left onto Oxford Road
Oxford Road, 3 km 312 м
3 km 312 м
Turn right onto Old South Road
Old South Road, 219 м
219 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto South Road
South Road, 12 km 829 м
12 km 829 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Palmerston North to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to New
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$242.09
Train operators
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
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ōakura?
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ōakura is to bus which costs $33.70 - $65.22 and takes 8h 22m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Ōakura?
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ōakura is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Ōakura?
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ōakura. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Oakura via Palmerston North and New Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
How far is it from Wellington to Ōakura?
The distance between Wellington and Ōakura is 296 km. The road distance is 370.1 km.
How do I travel from Wellington to Ōakura without a car?
The best way to get from Wellington to Ōakura without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $33.70 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Ōakura?
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Wellington to Ōakura, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wellington to Ōakura bus from?
Wellington to Ōakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Ōakura?
The best way to get from Wellington to Ōakura is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $119.57 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $65.22 and takes 8h 22m. There are no good options to train between Wellington to Ōakura.
Where does the Wellington to Ōakura bus arrive?
Wellington to Ōakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Can I drive from Wellington to Ōakura?
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ōakura is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Wellington to Ōakura.
Where can I stay near Ōakura?
There are 230+ hotels available in Ōakura. Prices start at $59.12 per night.
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