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

The cheapest way to get from Foxton to Hamilton is to bus which costs $18 - $75 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foxton to Hamilton is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Foxton and Hamilton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Foxton and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Foxton and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Foxton to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Shannon and arriving at Hamilton via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Foxton to Hamilton?

The distance between Foxton and Hamilton is 415 km. The road distance is 407.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Foxton to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $18 - $75.

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

The bus from Foxton to Hamilton - Central takes 7h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Foxton to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Foxton to Hamilton train from?

Foxton to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.

Train or bus from Foxton to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Foxton to Hamilton is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $18 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $360 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Foxton to Hamilton bus arrive?

Foxton to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Foxton to Hamilton train arrive?

Foxton to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Foxton to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Foxton to Hamilton is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Foxton to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 452+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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There are 7 ways to get from Foxton to Hamilton by bus, train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
7h 20m
$18–75
Train
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
8h 4m
$309–358
Drive 407.5 km
1. Drive from Foxton to Hamiltoncar 407.5 km
4h 39m
$119–172
Bus to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
6h 3m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Hamiltoncar
6h 7m
Fly Palmerston to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
6h 7m
$441–923
Bus to Wellington, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxton to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
7h 23m

Foxton to Hamilton by bus

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Distance: 414.9 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Foxton to Hamilton - Central once daily. Tickets cost $18–75 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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