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Wellington to Patea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wellington and Patea takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Wellington to Patea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
283 km
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Wellington to Patea bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Wellington and Patea. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wellington is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Patea at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity8h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellington to Patea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wellington to Patea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Patea, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Patea via Palmerston North in around 5h 29m.

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