What is the cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton?

The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton is to bus which costs $5 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton?

The fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Taumarunui and Foxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Taumarunui to Foxton. However, there are services departing from Taumarunui and arriving at St Marys Catholic Sch Foxton via MSBH - Platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Taumarunui to Foxton?

The distance between Taumarunui and Foxton is 278 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.

How do I travel from Taumarunui to Foxton without a car?

The best way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton without a car is to towncar and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Taumarunui to Foxton?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Taumarunui to Foxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taumarunui to Foxton bus from?

Taumarunui to Foxton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Taumarunui station.

Train or bus from Taumarunui to Foxton?

The best way to get from Taumarunui to Foxton is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $200 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Taumarunui to Foxton bus arrive?

Taumarunui to Foxton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Taumarunui to Foxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Taumarunui to Foxton is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Taumarunui to Foxton.

Where can I stay near Foxton?

There are 47+ hotels available in Foxton.

Taumarunui to Foxton - 4 ways to travel via train, towncar, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Taumarunui to Foxton by towncar, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Towncar, bus
best
1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar
2. Take the bus from Turangi to Foxtonbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
5h 30m
$145–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 55m
$5–70
Train
1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
6h 53m
$209–229
Drive 243.7 km
1. Drive from Taumarunui to Foxtoncar 243.7 km
2h 53m
$71–102

Taumarunui to Foxton by train and bus

2Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Foxton, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Taumarunui Station to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Taumarunui to Palmerston North 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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