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Trip Overview

The bus between Whanganui and Patea takes 8h 59m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Whanganui 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.

8h 59m
Duration
216 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Whanganui to Patea bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Whanganui and Patea. The service departs Whanganui at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Patea at 15:49:00. All services require a transfer at MSBH - Platform 1 and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCity8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCity8h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    HorizonsInterCity8h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Whanganui 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 Whanganui to Patea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Patea via MSBH - Platform 1 and Palmerston North in around 4h 24m.

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