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How to get fromHamilton to Cooks Beachby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Cooks Beach by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Cooks Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    $425–507

  2. Drive 163.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Cooks Beachcar car 163.4 km
    2h
    $48–69

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $241–351

  4. Bus, taxi via Transport Centre

    1. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Cooks Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $426–508

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Cooks Beachcar car
    3h 19m
    $94–129

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Cooks Beach, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Cooks Beach. However, you can take the bus to Marshall St, Paeroa, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Cooks Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamilton to Cooks Beach in around 2h.

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