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How to get fromAuckland City to New Plymouthby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland City to New Plymouth by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    3h 10m
    $117–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    8h 10m
    $43–78

  3. Drive 357.3 km

    1. Drive from Auckland City to New Plymouthcar car 357.3 km
    4h 13m
    $105–151

  4. Train, bus via Papakura

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    8h 19m
    $104–157

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    8h 43m
    $110–164

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train Sth
    2. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    10h 6m
    $57–98

Auckland City to New Plymouth by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and New Plymouth, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Horoeka Avenue to New Plymouth via Aotea Square, Auckland - Central, and Hamilton - Central in around 8h 10m.

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