What is the cheapest way to get from Waitara to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Waitara to Wellington is to bus which costs $15 - $170 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitara to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Waitara to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Waitara and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from Waitara to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Queen Street, Waitara and arriving at Wellington - Central via New Plymouth and Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Waitara to Wellington?

The distance between Waitara and Wellington is 281 km. The road distance is 353.9 km.

How do I travel from Waitara to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Waitara to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $15 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Waitara to Wellington?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Waitara to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waitara to Wellington bus from?

Waitara to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth station.

Bus or fly from Waitara to Wellington?

The best way to get from Waitara to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $170 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Waitara to Wellington bus arrive?

Waitara to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.

Can I drive from Waitara to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Waitara to Wellington is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Waitara to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 483+ hotels available in Wellington.

Waitara to Wellington - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Waitara to Wellington by plane, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
1h 32m
$116–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
9h 12m
$15–167
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waitara to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 9m
$195–297
Drive 353.9 km
1. Drive from Waitara to Wellingtoncar 353.9 km
4h 19m
$106–153

Waitara to Wellington by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 12mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waitara to Wellington.

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen Street, Waitara to Wellington - Central via Bay C - Ariki Street, New Plymouth, and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 9h 12m.

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