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How to get fromTaumarunui Station to Aucklandby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Taumarunui Station to Auckland by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Auckland StrandtrainNorthern Explorer
    4h 50m
    $110–140
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Auckland - CentralbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 50m
    $5–70
  3. Drive 278.2 km

    1. Drive from Taumarunui Station to Aucklandcar278.2 km
    3h 14m
    $85–122

Taumarunui Station to Auckland by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Taumarunui Station, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Taumarunui Station to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Taumarunui to Auckland - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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