Auckland Central to Palmerston North

Auckland Central to Palmerston North

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Auckland Central to Palmerston North Schedule

Auckland Central to Palmerston North Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ511907:20 - 08:30NZD 281.67
InterCity Group Standard 09:00 - 19:00NZD 109.73
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ511510:50 - 12:00NZD 314.81
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ541512:15 - 13:25NZD 195.35
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ512516:55 - 18:05NZD 349.67
InterCity Group Standard 19:00 - 04:04NZD 94.06

Transportation from Auckland Central to Palmerston North

Facts about the transport from Auckland Central to Palmerston North

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure7:20 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day2
Distance500 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group

Popular Routes in New Zealand

How to get from Auckland Central to Palmerston North

Travelling between Auckland Central and Palmerston North is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 65.84 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 56.44.

How long does it take to get from Auckland Central to Palmerston North?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Auckland Central and Palmerston North depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Auckland Central and Palmerston North. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Palmerston North.

How much does it cost to get from Auckland Central to Palmerston North?

Travelling between Auckland Central and Palmerston North can be as cheap as USD 56.44 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 65.84 if you buy a InterCity Group Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Auckland Central and Palmerston North ?

  • 2 from Auckland to Manawatu Wanganui starting from 09:00 Auckland Central until 19:00 Auckland Central
  • 1 from Auckland to Manawatu Wanganui starting from 07:45 Palmerston North until 07:45 Palmerston North

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Auckland Central to Palmerston North.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Auckland to Manawatu Wanganui, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 117.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Auckland and Manawatu Wanganui

Air New Zealand

Bus

Travelling from Auckland to Manawatu Wanganui overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Auckland and Manawatu Wanganui

InterCity Group

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Auckland Central to Palmerston North?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% took a train
  • 50% opted for a bus