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There are 4 ways to get from Patea to Wellington by bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Patea to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
5h 49m
$10–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Patea to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus 225
3. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
6h 22m
Drive 254.3 km
1. Drive from Patea to Wellingtoncar 254.3 km
3h 3m
$73–106
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Patea to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus
2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
3h 53m
$125–604

Patea to Wellington by bus

5Weekly Buses

5h 49mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Patea to Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 5h 49m.

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