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How to Travel from

Wellington to Palmerston

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.51–$637.07

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$293.05
Plane from Wellington to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Wellington to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$471.43
Plane from Palmerston to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Bond
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Church Corner to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$43.32
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$44.60
Bus from Timaru to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Rolleston to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32

Otago Regional Council

Phone:
+64 3 474 0827
Website:
orc.govt.nz/public-transport
Bus from Bus Hub Stop E to Bond
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

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:
$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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Wellington to Palmerston?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston is to fly and bus which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Palmerston is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Wellington to Palmerston?

The distance between Wellington and Palmerston is 732 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Palmerston without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Palmerston without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $163.04 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Palmerston?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Wellington to Palmerston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palmerston?

There are 13+ hotels available in Palmerston. Prices start at $69.82 per night.
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