What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs is to bus and line 35 bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Botany Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Botany Downs. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Millhouse Reserve via Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station and Stop B Botany Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Botany Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Botany Downs station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Frankton and arriving at Panmure Train Station 1 via Puhinui Train Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

The distance between Hamilton and Botany Downs is 119 km. The road distance is 113 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Botany Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs without a car is to bus and line 35 bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Botany Downs bus from?

Hamilton to Botany Downs bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Botany Downs train from?

Hamilton to Botany Downs train services, operated by Busit, depart from Hamilton Frankton station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs is to bus and line 35 bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Hamilton to Botany Downs bus arrive?

Hamilton to Botany Downs bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.

Where does the Hamilton to Botany Downs train arrive?

Hamilton to Botany Downs train services, operated by Busit, arrive at Puhinui Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Botany Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Botany Downs is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Hamilton to Botany Downs.

Where can I stay near Botany Downs?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Botany Downs.

Hamilton to Botany Downs - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 35 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Botany Downs by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 35 bus
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1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station to Stop A Botany Town Centrebus 35 / ...
2h 11m
$15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Stationtrain Te_Huia
2h 49m
$25–44
Drive 113 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Botany Downscar 113 km
1h 22m
$33–48

Hamilton to Botany Downs by bus

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.9 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Botany Downs, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Millhouse Reserve via Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station, Stop A Botany Town Centre, and Stop B Botany Town Centre in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, Busit operates a train from Hamilton Frankton to Puhinui Station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 55m. Te Huia also services this route twice daily.

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