How to Travel from
Wellington to Waitara
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Wellington, New Zealand → Waitara, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Waitara
Composite routes from Wellington to Waitara
Cheapest
4 h 26 min
Car
353 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
8 h 19 min
258 km.
from $87.96
11 h 38 min
Train, Bus
258 km.
from $193.35
Route Navigator Wellington - Waitara
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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, 86 km 418 м
86 km 418 м
Turn right onto Collins Street
Collins Street, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Collins Street
Collins Street, 2 km 412 м
2 km 412 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Waihi Road
Waihi Road, 8 km 532 м
8 km 532 м
Continue onto Boylan Road
Boylan Road, 20 km 30 м
20 km 30 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broadway
Broadway, 388 м
388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broadway
Broadway, 21 km 61 м
21 km 61 м
Turn right onto Standish Street
Standish Street, 62 м
62 м
Turn slight left onto Moa Street
Moa Street, 359 м
359 м
Continue onto Rimu Street and take SH 3A toward Hamilton
Rimu Street, Hamilton, SH 3A, 16 km 538 м
16 km 538 м
Turn right onto Devon Road
Devon Road, 3 km 353 м
3 km 353 м
Keep left onto Devon Road
Devon Road, 1 km 405 м
1 km 405 м
Turn right onto Domett Street
Domett Street, 101 м
101 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
Bus from Otorohanga to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
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 Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waitara?
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waitara is to bus which costs $42.39 - $92.39 and takes 8h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Waitara?
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waitara is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 .
Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Waitara?
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Waitara. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Waitara via Palmerston North and New Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
How far is it from Wellington to Waitara?
The distance between Wellington and Waitara is 280 km. The road distance is 353.4 km.
How do I travel from Wellington to Waitara without a car?
The best way to get from Wellington to Waitara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs $42.39 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Waitara?
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Wellington to Waitara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wellington to Waitara bus from?
Wellington to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Bus or fly from Wellington to Waitara?
The best way to get from Wellington to Waitara is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $76.09 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $92.39 and takes 8h 19m.
Where does the Wellington to Waitara bus arrive?
Wellington to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Can I drive from Wellington to Waitara?
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Waitara is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Wellington to Waitara.
Where can I stay near Waitara?
There are 210+ hotels available in Waitara. Prices start at $59.12 per night.
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