What is the cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki?

The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki is to bus which costs $40 - $150 and takes 13h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki?

The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Gisborne and Taranaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Gisborne to Taranaki. However, there are services departing from Sycamore Lodge and arriving at New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Napier and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Gisborne to Taranaki?

The distance between Gisborne and Taranaki is 340 km. The road distance is 559.3 km.

How do I travel from Gisborne to Taranaki without a car?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki without a car is to bus via Palmerston North which takes 12h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gisborne to Taranaki?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Gisborne to Taranaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gisborne to Taranaki bus from?

Gisborne to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Sycamore Lodge station.

Bus or fly from Gisborne to Taranaki?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Taranaki is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Palmerston North, which costs and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Gisborne to Taranaki bus arrive?

Gisborne to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.

Can I drive from Gisborne to Taranaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Gisborne to Taranaki is 559 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Gisborne to Taranaki.

Where can I stay near Taranaki?

There are 231+ hotels available in Taranaki.

Gisborne to Taranaki - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gisborne to Taranaki by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane GIS - NPL
3h 9m
$130–654
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
13h 7m
$41–144
Bus via Palmerston North
1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napierbus
2. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus
3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus
12h 51m
Drive 559.3 km
1. Drive from Gisborne to New Plymouthcar 559.3 km
7h 1m
$169–244

Gisborne Airport (GIS) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.9 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Gisborne, New Zealand and Taranaki, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sycamore Lodge to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Napier and Palmerston North in around 12h 51m.

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