There are 3 ways to get from Masterton to Taumarunui by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston NorthPalmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to TaumarunuiAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 5m$16–85Train
- Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington StationWrl
- Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui StationNorthern Explorer
8h 55m$192–242Drive 325.5 km
- Drive from Masterton to Taumarunui325.5 km
3h 49m$100–144
Masterton to Taumarunui by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Taumarunui is to bus which costs $16 - $90 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Taumarunui via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Masterton and Taumarunui is 367 km. The road distance is 325.5 km.
The best way to get from Masterton to Taumarunui without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $16 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Masterton to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Masterton to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
The best way to get from Masterton to Taumarunui is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $16 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 8h 55m.
Masterton to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Taumarunui is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Masterton to Taumarunui.
What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Masterton to Taumarunui via Palmerston North in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Masterton to Taumarunui Station via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, and Wellington in around 8h 55m.
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- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–200
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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