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

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to New Plymouth by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    2h 32m
    $107–456

  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
    6h 49m
    $39–74

  3. Drive 357.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to New Plymouthcar car 357.9 km
    4h 13m
    $104–150

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    7h 5m
    $108–158

  5. Bus via New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    7h 11m
    $40–74

Auckland to New Plymouth by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to New Plymouth via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 49m.

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